About 25% of Clawson households rent, roughly 1,400 homes out of 5,700.
| Population | 11,374 |
| Households that rent | 1,395 (24.6%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,253 per month |
| Median home value | $267,100 |
| Median household income | $88,636 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| Studio | $1,116 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,019 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,552 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,806 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Clawson, 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).
Any landlord leasing dwellings in Clawson applies for a license every two years, under Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-61 of the city code.
- Inspection: the city carries out an exterior inspection of the property.
- Rental Certificate: after the exterior inspection is passed and the property is registered, the city issues a Rental Certificate for two years.
Questions go to Clawson Community and Economic Development at 248-435-4500.
Source: City of Clawson, Rental Property Registration.
Most of Clawson is served by Clawson Public Schools. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Clawson addresses use ZIP code 48017.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Berkley, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Huntington Woods and Madison Heights. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Clawson, MI?
The median gross rent in Clawson is $1,253 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,806.
Do I need to register my rental property in Clawson?
Yes. Any landlord leasing dwellings in Clawson applies for a license every two years, and the property is registered with the city.
How often does Clawson inspect rental properties?
Clawson’s Rental Certificate runs for two years and is issued after an exterior inspection, so a rental is inspected on a two-year cycle.
How many homes in Clawson are rentals?
About 25% of occupied homes in Clawson are rented, roughly 1,400 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Clawson properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Clawson and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Clawson home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.