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Average Rent in Westland, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Westland, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,361/mo
▼ 5.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,099/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
29
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Westland, MI
11 listed units across 5 buildings offering 2 bed units in Westland, MI dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $141/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Canton | Unit 1 | $2,490 | $1,699 | $791 |
| Redwood Canton | Unit 4 | $1,899 | $1,643 | $256 |
| Cambridge on Ford | Unit 11, HAMLET | $1,260 | $1,040 | $220 |
| Cambridge on Ford | Unit 17, TRELAWNEY | $1,395 | $1,295 | $100 |
| Cambridge on Ford | Unit 25, TRELAWNEY | $1,336 | $1,300 | $36 |
| Fordham Green Apartments | Unit 1 | $1,335 | $1,305 | $30 |
| Fordham Green Apartments | Unit 3 | $1,680 | $1,650 | $30 |
| Cambridge on Ford | Unit 13, HAMLET | $1,085 | $1,055 | $30 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Westland, MI
Compare average rent across Westland, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Township 48188 | $1,760 | - | $1,643 | 1 | 4 |
| Canton Township 48187 | $1,314 | - | $1,040 | 2 | 31 |
| Westland 48186 | $1,125 | ▲ $5 | $1,125 | 1 | 1 |
| Westland 48185 | $1,083 | ▲ $7 | $959 | 3 | 21 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Westland, MI?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Westland, MI is $1,361 per month across 7 apartment communities and 29 available units. Rents have decreased $70 (5.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Sky Gate Apartments starting at $1,099/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,361/mo.
Prices range from $1,099 to $1,899 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Westland, MI Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,335 | - | 7 |
| August 2026 | $1,360 | +$25 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Westland, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Westland, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Gate Apartments | $1,099/mo | $1,114/mo | 4 | 3.4 |
| Oak Village | $1,125/mo | $1,125/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Cambridge on Ford | $1,190/mo | $1,291/mo | 11 | 3.7 |
| Hampton Court Apartments | $1,205/mo | $1,205/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| The Landings Apartments | $1,216/mo | $1,253/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Fordham Green Apartments | $1,440/mo | $1,608/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Redwood Canton | $1,643/mo | $1,760/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Westland, MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,361/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,099/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Westland, MI is $62,216 , about 5% below 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) | $1,361 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,455/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.
Google Search Trends for Westland, MI Apartments
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