About 26% of Wyandotte households rent, roughly 2,800 homes out of 10,700.
| Population | 24,489 |
| Households that rent | 2,828 (26.3%) |
| Median gross rent | $972 per month |
| Median home value | $166,900 |
| Median household income | $71,987 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $769 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,167 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,171 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,170 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Wyandotte, 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).
Wyandotte requires all rental dwellings to be registered with the Office of the City Clerk and to hold a certificate of compliance from the Department of Engineering and Building.
- Registration: Registration must be made before any rental dwelling or rental unit is used or occupied, and stays valid as long as the owner is unchanged. The owner must designate a responsible local agent.
- Inspection cycle: The certificate of compliance is renewed every five years for one-family and two-family dwellings and every four years for multiple dwellings.
- Certificate: No rental dwelling or unit may be leased or occupied without a valid certificate of compliance, issued after inspection.
Questions go to the Engineering and Building Department at 734-324-4551.
Sources: City of Wyandotte, Rental Dwelling Registrations and City of Wyandotte Code of Ordinances, Section 181.020.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Riverview, Southgate, Ecorse, Lincoln Park and Trenton. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Wyandotte, MI?
The median gross rent in Wyandotte is $972 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,171.
Do I need to register my rental property in Wyandotte?
Yes. All rental dwellings in Wyandotte must be registered with the Office of the City Clerk before use or occupancy, and the owner must designate a responsible local agent.
How often does Wyandotte inspect rental properties?
Wyandotte inspects a rental before issuing its certificate of compliance, and the certificate must be renewed every five years for one-family and two-family dwellings and every four years for multiple dwellings. A new inspection and certificate are also required when the property is sold or transferred.
How many homes in Wyandotte are rentals?
About 26% of occupied homes in Wyandotte are rented, roughly 2,800 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Wyandotte properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Wyandotte and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Wyandotte home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.