About 10% of Grosse Pointe Woods households rent, roughly 700 homes out of 6,400.
| Population | 16,094 |
| Households that rent | 655 (10.2%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,879 per month |
| Median home value | $342,100 |
| Median household income | $126,395 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
The City of Grosse Pointe Woods requires owners of multiresidential rental properties and nonowner-occupied rental property to register with the Building Department and obtain a certificate of approval.
- Registration: Covers one-family, two-family and multiple dwellings that are leased or rented. A two-family dwelling is exempt if the owner lives in one unit.
- Inspection cycle: Owners must obtain a certificate of approval every two years. Multiple dwellings are inspected annually. A change of tenants or ownership requires reregistering within 30 days.
- Certificate: An owner may not permit occupancy of a rental property without first obtaining a certificate of approval.
- Registered agent: Absentee owners and corporate or fiduciary owners must designate a registered agent located in Michigan.
Questions go to the Grosse Pointe Woods Building Department at 313.343.2426.
Sources: City of Grosse Pointe Woods Code of Ordinances, Sec. 8-209, Registration of rental properties and City of Grosse Pointe Woods, Landlord Registration and Application for Certificate of Approval.
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What is the average rent in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI?
The median gross rent in Grosse Pointe Woods is $1,879 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,867.
Do I need to register my rental property in Grosse Pointe Woods?
Yes. Owners of multiresidential rental properties and nonowner-occupied rental property in Grosse Pointe Woods must register with the Building Department and request an inspection at registration.
How often does Grosse Pointe Woods inspect rental properties?
A certificate of approval is required every two years for nonowner-occupied rental property. The code calls for annual inspections of multiple dwellings, and a change of tenants or ownership triggers reregistration and a new inspection.
How many homes in Grosse Pointe Woods are rentals?
About 10% of occupied homes in Grosse Pointe Woods are rented, roughly 700 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Grosse Pointe Woods properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Grosse Pointe Woods and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Grosse Pointe Woods home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.