About 17% of St. Clair Shores households rent, roughly 4,600 homes out of 27,300.
| Population | 58,140 |
| Households that rent | 4,611 (16.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,183 per month |
| Median home value | $210,700 |
| Median household income | $73,500 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 bedroom | $902 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,202 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,599 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,191 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in St. Clair Shores, 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).
The City of St. Clair Shores requires owners of rental and non-owner-occupied residential premises to register them and obtain a certificate of approval.
- Registration: Owners register with the Department of Community Development and request an inspection at the same time. The code names multi-residential premises, single family homes, duplexes, and condominiums.
- Inspection cycle: A certificate of approval must be obtained every three years and is valid for three years from the date of issuance.
- Certificate: The city registration form states that a certificate of approval is required before occupying.
- Local agent: Owners with an address outside Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, or St. Clair counties must designate a local agent in one of those counties.
Questions go to the Community Development and Inspections Department at 586-447-3340.
Sources: City of St. Clair Shores Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Article VII and City of St. Clair Shores, Registration of a Non-owner-Occupied Property.
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What is the average rent in St. Clair Shores, MI?
The median gross rent in St. Clair Shores is $1,183 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,599.
Do I need to register my rental property in St. Clair Shores?
Yes. St. Clair Shores requires owners of multi-residential rental premises and non-owner-occupied residences to register them with the Department of Community Development and request an inspection.
How often does St. Clair Shores inspect rental properties?
St. Clair Shores requires a certificate of approval for rental premises every three years. Each certificate is valid for three years from the date of issuance.
How many homes in St. Clair Shores are rentals?
About 17% of occupied homes in St. Clair Shores are rented, roughly 4,600 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of St. Clair Shores properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in St. Clair Shores and across Macomb County.
How do I find out what my St. Clair Shores home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.