About 23% of Birmingham households rent, roughly 2,200 homes out of 9,400.
| Population | 21,763 |
| Households that rent | 2,162 (22.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,902 per month |
| Rental vacancy rate | About 12% |
| Median home value | $698,300 |
| Median household income | $153,510 |
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 | $1,439 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,012 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Birmingham, 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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| 48009 | $1,750 | $2,190 | $2,670 | $2,900 |
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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 Birmingham; a ZIP code can extend into neighboring communities.
The City of Birmingham licenses rentals through an Annual Rental License Application filed with the Building Department, which has a dedicated rental inspector.
Questions go to the Birmingham Building Department at 248-530-1850.
Source: City of Birmingham, Building Permits and Applications.
Official sources for this page were last checked on November 5, 2026.
Most of Birmingham is served by Birmingham Public Schools. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Birmingham addresses use ZIP code 48009.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson and Lathrup Village. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Birmingham, MI?
The median gross rent in Birmingham is $1,902 per month, according to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rentals have a median of $2,012.
Do I need to register my rental property in Birmingham?
Birmingham uses an Annual Rental License Application, filed with the city’s Building Department. Call 248-530-1850 to confirm what applies to your property.
How often does Birmingham inspect rental properties?
Birmingham’s Building Department has a dedicated rental inspector. The city’s page does not state an inspection interval, so the Building Department at 248-530-1850 is the place to confirm the schedule for a specific property.
How many homes in Birmingham are rentals?
About 23% of occupied homes in Birmingham are rented, roughly 2,200 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Birmingham properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Birmingham and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Birmingham home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.
