About 42% of Hamtramck households rent, roughly 3,000 homes out of 7,100.
| Population | 27,743 |
| Households that rent | 2,966 (41.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $989 per month |
| Median home value | $131,000 |
| Median household income | $39,293 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 2 bedrooms | $974 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,060 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Hamtramck, 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).
Hamtramck regulates rentals as non-owner occupied dwellings. Owners must register with the city and hold a certificate of compliance for each dwelling and unit.
- Registration: The ordinance covers one and two family dwellings, multiple family dwellings and apartment units. The owner must designate a responsible local agent who resides within a 50 mile radius of the city.
- Inspection cycle: Inspections are required for each new certificate and each renewal. The certificate term is two years for the initial registration and three years for each later registration of the same address.
- Certificate: No one may rent, advertise or occupy a non-owner occupied unit without a valid certificate of compliance.
Questions go to the Building Department at (313) 800-5233 ext. 814.
Sources: City of Hamtramck Code of Ordinances, Sections 150.080 to 150.086 and City of Hamtramck, Building Department.
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What is the average rent in Hamtramck, MI?
The median gross rent in Hamtramck is $989 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,060.
Do I need to register my rental property in Hamtramck?
Yes. The owner of any non-owner occupied dwelling or unit in Hamtramck must register with the city and designate a responsible local agent who resides within a 50 mile radius of the city. A certificate of compliance is required before the unit is rented or occupied.
How often does Hamtramck inspect rental properties?
Hamtramck inspects a rental for each new certificate of compliance and each renewal. The certificate term is two years for the initial registration and three years for each subsequent registration of the same address.
How many homes in Hamtramck are rentals?
About 42% of occupied homes in Hamtramck are rented, roughly 3,000 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Hamtramck properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Hamtramck and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Hamtramck home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.