About 37% of Fenton households rent, roughly 1,900 homes out of 5,200.
| Population | 11,906 |
| Households that rent | 1,920 (36.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,275 per month |
| Median home value | $235,900 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| ZIP code | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds |
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| 48430 | $1,340 | $1,580 | $2,040 | $2,360 |
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These are the fair market rents HUD sets for fiscal year 2027, used for housing choice voucher payments. HUD sets them a little below the middle of the market and includes utilities, so a well-kept home may rent for more. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY 2027. The ZIP codes shown cover Fenton; a ZIP code can extend into neighboring communities.
The City of Fenton requires rental dwellings to be inspected and listed on the city’s certificate of compliance registry under Section 6-18 of the city code.
- Registration: The building code official keeps a registry of owners, premises and any managing agent. The code applies to any dwelling occupied by a tenant or lessee and does not list dwelling types.
- Inspection cycle: Every three years and upon a change in occupancy.
- Certificate: A dwelling may not be occupied by a tenant unless it has been inspected and found compliant. The certificate of compliance expires three years after it is issued.
- Local agent: Not stated.
Questions go to the Building Department at 810-629-2261.
Sources: City of Fenton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Section 6-18 and City of Fenton, Building Department / Protective Inspection.
Official sources for this page were last checked on October 8, 2026.
Most of the City of Fenton is in the Fenton Area Public Schools district, and the northeast part of the city is in the Lake Fenton district. The district depends on the address, so it is worth confirming before a home is advertised. U.S. 23 runs through the western part of the city. The Shiawassee River winds through Fenton, and a riverwalk links O’Donnell, Millpond and Rackham parks. Fenton addresses use ZIP code 48430.
Sources: City of Fenton, 2021 Master Plan, Genesee County Equalization Department, Apportionment Report and U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Lake Fenton, Holly, Linden, Holly Township and Rose Township. See every community we serve in Genesee County.
What is the average rent in Fenton, MI?
The median gross rent in Fenton is $1,275 per month, according to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,332.
Do I need to register my rental property in Fenton?
Yes. The City of Fenton requires a rental dwelling to be inspected and listed on the city’s certificate of compliance registry before a tenant occupies it. The Building Department keeps the registry and can be reached at 810-629-2261.
How often does Fenton inspect rental properties?
The City of Fenton requires a rental dwelling to be inspected every three years and upon a change in occupancy. A certificate of compliance expires three years after it is issued.
How many homes in Fenton are rentals?
About 37% of occupied homes in Fenton are rented, roughly 1,900 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Fenton properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Fenton and across Genesee County.
How do I find out what my Fenton home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.
