About 35% of Farmington Hills households rent, roughly 12,500 homes out of 35,500.
| Population | 83,515 |
| Households that rent | 12,538 (35.3%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,551 per month |
| Rental vacancy rate | About 10% |
| Median home value | $354,500 |
| Median household income | $104,836 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013). The vacancy rate is calculated from table B25004 and is approximate.
| 1 bedroom | $1,293 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,679 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,029 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Farmington Hills, including long-standing leases, and they include utilities paid by the tenant. A home coming to market today may be priced differently. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25031 (median gross rent by bedrooms).
| ZIP code | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds |
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| 48331 | $1,740 | $2,180 | $2,650 | $2,880 |
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| 48334 | $1,530 | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,520 |
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| 48335 | $1,580 | $1,980 | $2,410 | $2,620 |
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| 48336 | $1,140 | $1,430 | $1,740 | $1,890 |
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These are the fair market rents HUD sets for fiscal year 2027, used for housing choice voucher payments. HUD sets them a little below the middle of the market and includes utilities, so a well-kept home may rent for more. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY 2027. The ZIP codes shown cover Farmington Hills; a ZIP code can extend into neighboring communities.
Farmington Hills runs a mandatory Single-Family Rental Dwelling Registration, Safety and Maintenance Inspection Program.
- Registration: the owner submits the city’s rental registration application with proof of ownership. A property manager can file it with the owner’s signed authorization.
- Inspection cycle: single-family rental dwellings are inspected once every three years.
- What is inspected: exterior conditions, fire safety and egress, structural, electrical, health, insect and rodent infestation, sanitation issues and accumulation of trash.
- Certificate of Compliance: issued after inspection and approval by the city.
- Ownership changes: failing to notify the city of a change in ownership is a violation of city ordinance.
Questions go to Farmington Hills Planning and Community Development at 248-871-2545.
Sources: City of Farmington Hills, Rental Inspection; City of Farmington Hills, Single-Family Dwelling Rental Registration Application (revised 11/20/25).
Official sources for this page were last checked on November 5, 2026.
Most of Farmington Hills is served by Farmington Public Schools. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Farmington Hills addresses use ZIP codes 48331, 48334, 48335 and 48336.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Farmington, Franklin, Novi, Bingham Farms and West Bloomfield. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Farmington Hills, MI?
The median gross rent in Farmington Hills is $1,551 per month, according to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $2,029.
Do I need to register my rental property in Farmington Hills?
Yes, for single-family rentals. Farmington Hills requires single-family rental dwellings to be registered with the city and inspected before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
How often does Farmington Hills inspect rental properties?
Single-family rental dwellings in Farmington Hills are inspected once every three years.
How many homes in Farmington Hills are rentals?
About 35% of occupied homes in Farmington Hills are rented, roughly 12,500 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Farmington Hills properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Farmington Hills and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Farmington Hills home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.