About 24% of Waterford households rent, roughly 7,400 homes out of 30,700.
| Population | 70,160 |
| Households that rent | 7,437 (24.2%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,111 per month |
| Median home value | $250,900 |
| Median household income | $77,101 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| Studio | $1,016 |
| 1 bedroom | $956 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,182 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,562 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Waterford, 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).
Waterford Township has a Rental Certification Ordinance that applies to all single and multiple family residential rental properties. Owners must register each rental property with the Township.
- Registration: A completed Registration Form is required for each rental property, and the Township bills an annual operating fee each January.
- Inspection cycle: Rental properties are subject to inspection upon registration. A recertification inspection and signed affidavit are required every 4 years after that.
- Local agent: An owner who does not reside in Michigan must establish a Michigan based local agent.
Questions go to the Development Services Department at 248-674-6250.
Source: Charter Township of Waterford, Residential Rental Certification.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Clarkston, Independence Township, Springfield Township, White Lake Township and Keego Harbor. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Waterford, MI?
The median gross rent in Waterford is $1,111 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,562.
Do I need to register my rental property in Waterford?
Yes. Waterford Township’s Rental Certification Ordinance requires the owner of each single or multiple family residential rental property to register it with the Township.
How often does Waterford inspect rental properties?
Waterford Township inspects rental properties upon registration and requires a recertification inspection and signed affidavit every 4 years after that.
How many homes in Waterford are rentals?
About 24% of occupied homes in Waterford are rented, roughly 7,400 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Waterford properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Waterford and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Waterford home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.