About 29% of Warren households rent, roughly 15,800 homes out of 54,700.
| Population | 137,928 |
| Households that rent | 15,822 (28.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,225 per month |
| Median home value | $193,400 |
| Median household income | $64,016 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| Studio | $933 |
| 1 bedroom | $988 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,183 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,746 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Warren, 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).
| ZIP code | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds |
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| 48088 | $1,130 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $1,860 |
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| 48089 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,790 | $1,940 |
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| 48091 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $1,860 | $2,020 |
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| 48092 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,790 | $1,940 |
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| 48093 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,690 | $1,840 |
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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 Warren; a ZIP code can extend into neighboring communities.
The City of Warren requires a rental license for any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit. The city code definition covers one- and two-family dwellings, condominiums, and apartment buildings.
- Registration: An owner applies to the Rental Inspections Division for a rental license. Licenses are not transferable between landlords or rental units.
- Inspection cycle: A biennial inspection is required, and a license is valid for two years from the date of issuance.
- Occupancy: No person may rent, lease, or occupy a rental dwelling without a rental license.
- Local agent: The owner must designate a responsible local agent who is an individual within a 50-mile radius of the city.
Questions go to the Rental Inspections Division at 586-574-4633.
Sources: City of Warren, Rental Inspections Division and City of Warren, Instructions for Rental License Application.
Official sources for this page were last checked on October 8, 2026.
Six public school districts serve parts of Warren: Center Line, Eastpointe, Fitzgerald, Van Dyke, Warren Consolidated and Warren Woods. The district depends on the address, so it is worth confirming before a home is advertised. I-696 crosses the city, and M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue) and Mound Road are major routes through it. Warren is home to the General Motors Technical Center. Warren addresses use ZIP codes 48088, 48089, 48091, 48092 and 48093.
Sources: City of Warren, Warren Schools, City of Warren, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, City of Warren, financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Macomb County Equalization Department, 2020 Apportionment Report and U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file.
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What is the average rent in Warren, MI?
The median gross rent in Warren is $1,225 per month, according to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,410.
Do I need to register my rental property in Warren?
Yes. The City of Warren states that no person shall rent, lease, or occupy a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit without a rental license from its Rental Inspections Division.
How often does Warren inspect rental properties?
Warren requires a biennial inspection for a rental license, and each license is valid for two years from the date of issuance. The Rental Inspections Division can be reached at 586-574-4633.
How many homes in Warren are rentals?
About 29% of occupied homes in Warren are rented, roughly 15,800 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Warren properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Warren and across Macomb County.
How do I find out what my Warren home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.