About 49% of Auburn Hills households rent, roughly 5,600 homes out of 11,500.
| Population | 25,105 |
| Households that rent | 5,606 (48.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,477 per month |
| Rental vacancy rate | About 6% |
| Median home value | $245,000 |
| Median household income | $84,375 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013). The vacancy rate is calculated from table B25004 and is approximate.
| Studio | $1,363 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,352 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,473 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,838 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,288 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Auburn Hills, 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).
Auburn Hills runs a Rental Home Registration and Permit Program under Ordinance 18-901. It covers detached one-family homes that are not occupied by the owner and are rented or available to rent.
- Registration: the owner registers the home with the Community Development Department before it is rented or offered for rent, and renews the registration by December 31 each year.
- Permit to occupy: required for each rental home, and a new one is required at each change of tenant.
- Self-certification inspection: the owner, the owner’s representative or a certified home inspector completes the city’s inspection checklist at registration and again before each new tenant moves in. The owner can ask the city to do the interior inspection instead.
- City inspections: the city audits the exterior of every registered rental home each year.
- New owners: a new owner must obtain a new registration and permit to occupy within 30 days of the sale.
Questions go to the Auburn Hills Community Development Department at 248-364-6900.
Source: City of Auburn Hills, Rental Home Registration and Permit Program FAQ.
Auburn Hills is split among several school districts, including Avondale, Pontiac and Rochester. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Auburn Hills addresses use ZIP code 48326.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Pontiac, Orion Township, Rochester Hills, Rochester and Oakland Township. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Auburn Hills, MI?
The median gross rent in Auburn Hills is $1,477 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,838.
Do I need to register my rental property in Auburn Hills?
Yes, if it is a detached one-family home that you do not live in. Auburn Hills requires the home to be registered with the Community Development Department and to have a permit to occupy before it is rented or offered for rent.
How often does Auburn Hills inspect rental properties?
The city audits the exterior of every registered rental home each year. Interior inspections are done by self-certification at registration and before each new tenant, unless the owner asks the city to inspect.
How many homes in Auburn Hills are rentals?
About 49% of occupied homes in Auburn Hills are rented, roughly 5,600 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Auburn Hills properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Auburn Hills and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Auburn Hills home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.
