About 13% of Livonia households rent, roughly 4,900 homes out of 38,300.
| Population | 93,851 |
| Households that rent | 4,924 (12.8%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,322 per month |
| Median home value | $281,100 |
| Median household income | $98,460 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $1,034 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,363 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,684 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Livonia, 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).
Livonia requires rental dwellings to be licensed and inspected. The City’s rental guide covers single-family, two-family, multi-family and group home rental properties.
- License: Owners must obtain a rental license. Licenses are renewed annually or at title transfer.
- Certificate: A rental property may not be occupied without a license and a Certificate of Compliance.
- Inspection cycle: Inspections are required annually, at change of tenants, or at change of ownership, whichever occurs first.
- Furnace: The furnace or boiler must be inspected for carbon monoxide leakage every 3 years by a licensed mechanical contractor.
Questions go to the Livonia Inspection Department at (734) 466-2580.
Sources: City of Livonia, Rental Properties Guide (PDF) and City of Livonia, Rental License Application (PDF).
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Redford, Garden City, Westland, Dearborn Heights and Inkster. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Livonia, MI?
The median gross rent in Livonia is $1,322 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,684.
Do I need to register my rental property in Livonia?
Yes. Livonia requires owners of rental property to obtain a rental license and a Certificate of Compliance, and a rental may not be occupied without both. Licenses are renewed annually or at title transfer.
How often does Livonia inspect rental properties?
Livonia requires rental inspections annually, at change of tenants, or at change of ownership, whichever occurs first.
How many homes in Livonia are rentals?
About 13% of occupied homes in Livonia are rented, roughly 4,900 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Livonia properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Livonia and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Livonia home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.