About 53% of Inkster households rent, roughly 5,200 homes out of 9,800.
| Population | 25,428 |
| Households that rent | 5,189 (53.2%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,170 per month |
| Median home value | $80,400 |
| Median household income | $39,252 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,201 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,338 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,187 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Inkster, 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).
Inkster runs a Residential Rental Program through its Building Department. Rental dwellings may not be occupied without a certificate of compliance.
- Registration: Registration is required every three years using the city’s Rental Registration Form. The program lists single-family, duplex, quadplex and multi-family dwellings.
- Inspection cycle: Each registration includes an initial inspection and a final inspection by a building inspector, plus a furnace safety and carbon monoxide test.
- Certificate: The certificate of compliance is issued after final approval by the building inspector and is good for three years.
Questions go to the Building Department at 313-563-7716.
Source: City of Inkster, Residential Rental Program.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Wayne, Taylor and Westland. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Inkster, MI?
The median gross rent in Inkster is $1,170 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,338.
Do I need to register my rental property in Inkster?
Yes. Inkster requires rental registration every three years, and rental dwellings may not be occupied without a certificate of compliance.
How often does Inkster inspect rental properties?
Inkster inspects rentals as part of its three-year registration. Each cycle 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 Inkster are rentals?
About 53% of occupied homes in Inkster are rented, roughly 5,200 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Inkster properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Inkster and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Inkster home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.