About 39% of Westland households rent, roughly 13,900 homes out of 35,900.
| Population | 83,633 |
| Households that rent | 13,921 (38.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,158 per month |
| Median home value | $184,600 |
| Median household income | $62,076 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| Studio | $974 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,001 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,393 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,616 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Westland, 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).
Westland requires all rental dwellings to be registered with the City and certified before they are occupied. The program lists single-family, duplex, quadplex and multi-family dwellings.
- Registration: Registration is required every three years using the City’s Rental Registration Form.
- Inspection cycle: Each registration includes an initial and a final inspection by a Building Inspector, plus a furnace safety and carbon monoxide test.
- Certificate: Rental dwellings shall not be occupied without a Certificate of Compliance. The certification is good for three years.
- Local agent: An owner who does not reside within 30 miles of the city must designate a responsible local agent.
Questions go to the Westland Building Division, Rental Inspections, at 734-467-3216.
Sources: City of Westland, Residential Rental Program and City of Westland Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22, Article XV.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Wayne, Garden City, Livonia, Canton and Plymouth. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Westland, MI?
The median gross rent in Westland is $1,158 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,393.
Do I need to register my rental property in Westland?
Yes. Westland requires all rental dwellings to be registered with the City every three years, and a rental dwelling may not be occupied without a Certificate of Compliance.
How often does Westland inspect rental properties?
Westland ties inspections to its three-year registration. Each registration includes an initial and a final inspection by a Building Inspector, and the Certificate of Compliance is good for three years.
How many homes in Westland are rentals?
About 39% of occupied homes in Westland are rented, roughly 13,900 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Westland properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Westland and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Westland home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.