About 67% of Ypsilanti households rent, roughly 5,900 homes out of 8,800.
| Population | 19,857 |
| Households that rent | 5,871 (66.8%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,080 per month |
| Rental vacancy rate | About 4% |
| Median home value | $232,700 |
| Median household income | $46,588 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013). The vacancy rate is calculated from table B25004 and is approximate.
| 1 bedroom | $963 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,192 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Ypsilanti, 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).
In the City of Ypsilanti, no owner or owner’s agent may rent, lease or allow occupancy of a dwelling without first obtaining a valid certificate of compliance from the city’s Building Department.
- Registration: under Section 18-131 of the city code, owners of multiple dwellings and of one-unit or two-unit rental dwellings submit a property registration form to the Building Department.
- Inspection cycle: rental units are inspected every two years, using the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the city.
- Getting started: once the registration form is submitted, the Building Department schedules the inspection.
Questions go to the City of Ypsilanti Building Department at 734-483-1100.
Source: City of Ypsilanti, Rental Inspections.
Most of Ypsilanti is served by Ypsilanti Community Schools. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Ypsilanti addresses use ZIP codes 48197 and 48198.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Van Buren Township, Belleville, Ann Arbor, Canton and Sumpter Township. See every community we serve in Washtenaw County.
What is the average rent in Ypsilanti, MI?
The median gross rent in Ypsilanti is $1,080 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,450.
Do I need to register my rental property in Ypsilanti?
Yes. The City of Ypsilanti requires a property registration form for rental dwellings, and a home may not be rented or occupied without a valid certificate of compliance from the Building Department.
How often does Ypsilanti inspect rental properties?
Every two years.
How many homes in Ypsilanti are rentals?
About 67% of occupied homes in Ypsilanti are rented, roughly 5,900 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Ypsilanti properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Ypsilanti and across Washtenaw County.
How do I find out what my Ypsilanti home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.