About 26% of Woodhaven households rent, roughly 1,400 homes out of 5,300.
| Population | 12,690 |
| Households that rent | 1,361 (25.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,096 per month |
| Median home value | $231,800 |
| Median household income | $78,648 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $929 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,365 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,724 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Woodhaven, 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).
The City of Woodhaven requires all rental properties to be registered with the city, and rental units must have inspections performed. The requirement has been in place since January 1, 2017.
- Registration: Owners register each rental dwelling with the Building Department. The code covers single family and two-family homes, multiple family dwellings and apartment units that are not owner occupied.
- Inspection cycle: A certificate of compliance is valid for three years for one and two-family rentals and for units and common areas in multi-rental dwellings.
- Certificate: No one may lease or occupy a rental unit without a valid certificate of compliance.
- Local agent: Owners must name a responsible local agent who lives in Wayne County or a bordering county. An owner who lives there may serve as the agent.
Questions go to the Woodhaven Building Department at (734) 675-4930.
Sources: City of Woodhaven, Building and Ordinance Enforcement and City of Woodhaven Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article XIII.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Brownstown Township, Trenton, Flat Rock, Gibraltar and Riverview. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Woodhaven, MI?
The median gross rent in Woodhaven is $1,096 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,724.
Do I need to register my rental property in Woodhaven?
Yes. As of January 1, 2017, the City of Woodhaven requires all rental properties to be registered with the city, and each owner must name a responsible local agent.
How often does Woodhaven inspect rental properties?
The city code makes a certificate of compliance valid for three years, so rental units are inspected on a three-year cycle. New construction rentals receive a first certificate that is valid for five years.
How many homes in Woodhaven are rentals?
About 26% of occupied homes in Woodhaven are rented, roughly 1,400 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Woodhaven properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Woodhaven and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Woodhaven home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.