About 21% of Brownstown Township households rent, roughly 2,600 homes out of 12,300.
| Population | 32,889 |
| Households that rent | 2,580 (20.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,196 per month |
| Median home value | $272,700 |
| Median household income | $95,402 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $953 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,198 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,264 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,145 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Brownstown Township, 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).
Brownstown Township has a Rental Registration Ordinance, No. 303. A rental unit may not be occupied until it is registered, inspected and issued a certificate of compliance.
- Registration: Owners register each rental unit with the Department of Community Services. Registration lasts three years. The ordinance covers any dwelling unit, including single family residences.
- Inspection cycle: All rental units are inspected at least once every three years.
- Certificate: No one may lease or occupy a rental unit without a valid certificate of compliance.
- Local agent: The owner must designate a responsible local agent on the registration form.
Questions go to the Brownstown Township Department of Community Services, Building Department, at (734) 675-0166.
Sources: Brownstown Charter Township Compilation of General Ordinances, Part 241, Rental Registration Ordinance and Charter Township of Brownstown, Forms and Permits.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Woodhaven, Flat Rock, Huron Township, Trenton and Southgate. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Brownstown Township, MI?
The median gross rent in Brownstown Township is $1,196 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,264.
Do I need to register my rental property in Brownstown Township?
Yes. Brownstown Township requires every rental unit to be registered with the Department of Community Services, with a responsible local agent named, before it is occupied. Registration is effective for three years.
How often does Brownstown Township inspect rental properties?
At least once every three years. The ordinance also allows more frequent inspections, for example after a complaint.
How many homes in Brownstown Township are rentals?
About 21% of occupied homes in Brownstown Township are rented, roughly 2,600 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Brownstown Township properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Brownstown Township and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Brownstown Township home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.