About 30% of Dearborn Heights households rent, roughly 6,600 homes out of 22,200.
| Population | 61,771 |
| Households that rent | 6,572 (29.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,331 per month |
| Median home value | $185,100 |
| Median household income | $60,391 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,463 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,250 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Dearborn Heights, 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).
Dearborn Heights requires all rental dwellings to be registered with the Building Department and certified before occupancy. The ordinance defines a rental dwelling as any dwelling building with a dwelling unit that is not occupied by the owner.
- Registration: All rental dwellings shall be registered. A new rental must be registered before any unit is occupied.
- Certificate: Rental dwellings shall not be occupied without a rental dwelling certificate of compliance or a temporary certificate.
- Inspection cycle: The certificate of compliance is valid for three years, and the City’s registration form states a rental compliance certificate must be completed every 3 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 Dearborn Heights Building Department at 313-791-3470.
Sources: City of Dearborn Heights Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article IX, Division 10 and City of Dearborn Heights, Building Department.
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What is the average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI?
The median gross rent in Dearborn Heights is $1,331 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,463.
Do I need to register my rental property in Dearborn Heights?
Yes. Dearborn Heights requires all rental dwellings to be registered with the Building Department, and a rental dwelling may not be occupied without a rental dwelling certificate of compliance.
How often does Dearborn Heights inspect rental properties?
Dearborn Heights issues rental certificates of compliance that are valid for three years, and its registration form states that a rental compliance certificate must be completed every 3 years.
How many homes in Dearborn Heights are rentals?
About 30% of occupied homes in Dearborn Heights are rented, roughly 6,600 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Dearborn Heights properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Dearborn Heights and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Dearborn Heights home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.