About 38% of Pittsfield Township households rent, roughly 6,200 homes out of 16,300.
| Population | 39,438 |
| Households that rent | 6,248 (38.3%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,529 per month |
| Median home value | $401,200 |
| Median household income | $102,463 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| Studio | $1,277 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,692 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,097 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,596 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Pittsfield 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).
Pittsfield Charter Township regulates rentals through the Rental Housing Division of its Building Services Department, under the property maintenance article of the township code.
- Rental dwelling units and structures must be registered with the Township Building Services Department. Owner-occupied homes are exempt when the only other occupants are members of the owner’s family.
- A property registration form is due within 30 days of a property being designated as a rental or of an ownership change.
- Every rental unit must pass a biennial Property Maintenance Rental Housing Inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance.
- Certificates of Compliance for rental units expire two years after the date of issue and must be renewed to continue legal occupancy.
Short-term rentals are covered by separate township rules. An owner must first obtain a Short-Term Rental Conditional Use Permit from the Community Development Department, then register the property with the Rental Housing Division, which inspects and licenses approved short-term rentals.
As of October 2026, owners can reach the Pittsfield Township Rental Housing Division at 734-822-3104.
Sources: Pittsfield Charter Township, Rental Housing Division, Pittsfield Charter Township, Short Term Rental Information and Pittsfield Charter Township Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, Property Maintenance.
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What is the average rent in Pittsfield Township, MI?
The median gross rent in Pittsfield Township is $1,529 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $2,097.
Do I need to register my rental property in Pittsfield Township?
Yes. Pittsfield Charter Township requires rental dwelling units and structures to be registered with the Township Building Services Department, with an exemption for owner-occupied homes where the only other occupants are the owner’s family. As of October 2026, owners can contact the Rental Housing Division at 734-822-3104.
How often does Pittsfield Township inspect rental properties?
Pittsfield Charter Township requires a biennial Property Maintenance Rental Housing Inspection, and a rental unit’s Certificate of Compliance expires two years after the date of issue.
How many homes in Pittsfield Township are rentals?
About 38% of occupied homes in Pittsfield Township are rented, roughly 6,200 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Pittsfield Township properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Pittsfield Township and across Washtenaw County.
How do I find out what my Pittsfield Township home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.