About 34% of Hazel Park households rent, roughly 2,300 homes out of 6,800.
| Population | 14,963 |
| Households that rent | 2,304 (33.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,314 per month |
| Median home value | $158,600 |
| Median household income | $67,073 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 2 bedrooms | $1,326 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,477 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Hazel Park, 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).
Hazel Park requires landlords to hold a landlord license, issued through the City Clerk’s Office under Chapter 5.42 of the city code.
- Registration: each rental unit is registered with the city before it is offered for occupancy, and a unit may not be occupied without a landlord license.
- Inspections: the Building Department inspects the rental unit as part of the license, and the unit must have been inspected and approved within the past 24 months.
- Property managers: a property management company provides a copy of its management contract listing the rental address, along with identification for the manager and the owner.
Questions go to the Hazel Park City Clerk’s Office at 248-546-4064.
Sources: City of Hazel Park, Forms, Licenses and Applications; Hazel Park Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5.42, Landlords and Tenants.
Most of Hazel Park is served by Hazel Park Schools. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Hazel Park addresses use ZIP code 48030.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Ferndale, Madison Heights, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Royal Oak Township. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Hazel Park, MI?
The median gross rent in Hazel Park is $1,314 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,477.
Do I need to register my rental property in Hazel Park?
Yes. Hazel Park requires a landlord license, and each rental unit must be registered with the city before it is offered for occupancy.
How often does Hazel Park inspect rental properties?
To hold a landlord license in Hazel Park, a rental unit must have been inspected and approved by the Building Department within the past 24 months.
How many homes in Hazel Park are rentals?
About 34% of occupied homes in Hazel Park are rented, roughly 2,300 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Hazel Park properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Hazel Park and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Hazel Park home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.