Average Rent in Westland, MI
4 apartment buildings, 20 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,160/mo
market average
Cheapest
$979/mo
Sky Gate Apartments
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
20
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Westland, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Westland, MI Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sky Gate Apartments
6501 Yale St, Westland, MI 48185, USA
The Landings Apartments
7000 Lakeview Blvd, Westland, MI 48185, USA
Oak Village
2758 Ackley Ave, Westland, MI 48186, USA
Redwood Canton
2372 Monument Ln, Canton Township, MI 48188, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sky Gate Apartments 6501 Yale St, Westland, MI 48185, USA | $979 | $1,057 | $1.43 | 3.4 (243) | 10 |
| 2 | The Landings Apartments 7000 Lakeview Blvd, Westland, MI 48185, USA | $982 | $1,115 | $1.49 | 4.3 (998) | 8 |
| 3 | Oak Village 2758 Ackley Ave, Westland, MI 48186, USA | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1.71 | 3.7 (18) | 1 |
| 4 | Redwood Canton 2372 Monument Ln, Canton Township, MI 48188, USA | $2,585 | $2,585 | -- | 4.7 (144) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Sky Gate Apartments
3.4 (243)6501 Yale St, Westland, MI 48185, USA
The Landings Apartments
4.3 (998)7000 Lakeview Blvd, Westland, MI 48185, USA
Oak Village
3.7 (18)2758 Ackley Ave, Westland, MI 48186, USA
Redwood Canton
4.7 (144)2372 Monument Ln, Canton Township, MI 48188, USA
Westland, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Westland, MI is $1,160 per month, based on 20 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $979 at Sky Gate Apartments to $2,585 at Redwood Canton.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,001/mo | $979/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $1,290/mo | $1,099/mo | 11 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Westland, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Westland, MI averages $1,001/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,290/mo. At the local median household income of $62,216, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Westland, MI at $1,113/mo. The current tracked market average runs 4% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Westland, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Westland, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$46,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,160/mo.
Comfortable income
$56,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($979/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Westland, MI is $62,216 , about 12% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Westland, MI
Overall prices in Westland, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Westland, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,160 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,254/mo |
Population
84,155
Median household income
$62,216
Census median rent
$1,113/mo
Rent as % of income
29.3%
Median age
38.2
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Westland, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Westland, MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,887 | +63% | 16 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $2,516 | +117% | 13 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $2,082 | +79% | 12 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,536 | +32% | 10 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,584 | +37% | 10 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,492 | +29% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westland, MI?
The average rent in Westland, MI is $1,160 per month, based on 20 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Westland, MI?
The lowest available rent in Westland, MI starts at $979 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Westland, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Westland, MI average $1,001/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $979/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Westland, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Westland, MI average $1,290/mo. Units start from $1,099/mo across 11 units currently listed.
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