About 18% of Orion Township households rent, roughly 2,700 homes out of 15,300.
| Population | 38,546 |
| Households that rent | 2,677 (17.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,327 per month |
| Median home value | $369,900 |
| Median household income | $118,801 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $1,009 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,385 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,723 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Orion Township, 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).
Orion Township adopted Ordinance No. 164, Rental Housing Certification and Regulations, on June 2, 2025.
- Registration: No one may rent a residential rental unit without first registering the structure with the Building Department. Registration stays valid while the owner and local agent are unchanged.
- Dwellings covered: Single-family, two-family or duplex, multifamily, condominiums and mobile homes.
- Certificate: A certificate of compliance is required before renting, apart from the initial phase-in period for existing registered units.
- Inspection cycle: Certificates are valid 24 months for single-family and two-family properties and 48 months for multifamily properties.
- Local agent: The owner is the agent by default. Any agent must have a business or residence within 75 miles of the township.
Questions go to the Orion Township Building Department at (248) 391-0304.
Sources: Orion Township, Rental Ordinance Information; Charter Township of Orion, Ordinance No. 164.
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What is the average rent in Orion Township, MI?
The median gross rent in Orion Township is $1,327 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,723.
Do I need to register my rental property in Orion Township?
Yes. Orion Township Ordinance No. 164 requires owners to register every residential rental structure with the Building Department before renting, and to obtain a certificate of compliance.
How often does Orion Township inspect rental properties?
Certificates of compliance are valid for 24 months for single-family and two-family rentals and 48 months for multifamily properties, and must be renewed on expiration. Single and two-family rentals that meet the ordinance conditions can earn a 36-month term.
How many homes in Orion Township are rentals?
About 18% of occupied homes in Orion Township are rented, roughly 2,700 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Orion Township properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Orion Township and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Orion Township home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.