About 25% of Rockwood households rent, roughly 300 homes out of 1,300.
| Population | 3,161 |
| Households that rent | 315 (24.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,037 per month |
| Median home value | $188,600 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $838 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,221 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Rockwood, 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 Rockwood adopted a rental ordinance, No. 507, on June 4, 2025. It requires landlords to register their properties with the city and prohibits occupancy without a certificate of compliance.
- Registration: Required before use or occupancy. Covers one and two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings and apartment units that are not owner occupied.
- Inspection cycle: The city rental application states renewal every 3 years. The ordinance text contains both three-year and one-year language, so owners should confirm the term with the city.
- Certificate: No one may lease or occupy a rental unit without a valid certificate of compliance.
- Local agent: The responsible local agent must live in Michigan within 100 miles of Rockwood. An owner who meets that test may serve as the agent.
Questions go to the Rockwood Building Department at 734-379-9496.
Sources: City of Rockwood, Building and Safety and City of Rockwood, Ordinance No. 507, Rental Property Registration.
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What is the average rent in Rockwood, MI?
The median gross rent in Rockwood is $1,037 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,221.
Do I need to register my rental property in Rockwood?
Yes. Under Ordinance No. 507, approved June 4, 2025, the owner of any rental dwelling or rental unit in Rockwood must register it with the city and name a responsible local agent before it is used or occupied.
How often does Rockwood inspect rental properties?
The city rental application states renewal every 3 years. The ordinance also contains one-year certificate language, so owners should confirm the interval with the Building Department at 734-379-9496.
How many homes in Rockwood are rentals?
About 25% of occupied homes in Rockwood are rented, roughly 300 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Rockwood properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Rockwood and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Rockwood home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.