About 31% of Saline households rent, roughly 1,200 homes out of 4,000.
| Population | 9,006 |
| Households that rent | 1,229 (30.8%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,054 per month |
| Median home value | $341,300 |
| Median household income | $88,346 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $916 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,190 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Saline, 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).
The City of Saline runs a Rental Housing Certification Program through its Community Development Department, under Chapter 18, Article X of the city code.
- Owners must register a residential rental structure with the city before operating, renting or leasing a rental unit. The code’s definition of a rental unit includes single-family homes, duplexes, condominium units, apartments and manufactured homes.
- A certificate of compliance is required to rent or lease a residential rental unit, and the owner must give the department a certificate of insurance for the property.
- City rental inspection staff perform biennial property maintenance inspections. Certificates of compliance are renewed every two years, and the code calls for inspections at intervals of not less than 24 months and not more than 30 months unless the department adjusts them.
- Inspections follow the City of Saline Property Maintenance Code.
As of October 2026, owners can reach the City of Saline Community Development Department at 734-429-8296, extension 2221.
Sources: City of Saline, Rental Housing Certification Program and City of Saline Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article X, Rental Housing Certification.
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What is the average rent in Saline, MI?
The median gross rent in Saline is $1,054 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,190.
Do I need to register my rental property in Saline?
Yes. The City of Saline code requires owners to register a residential rental structure with the city before renting or leasing a unit, and a certificate of compliance is required to rent it. As of October 2026, owners can contact the Community Development Department at 734-429-8296, extension 2221.
How often does Saline inspect rental properties?
The City of Saline performs biennial property maintenance inspections of rentals. The city code calls for inspections at intervals of not less than 24 months and not more than 30 months unless the department adjusts them.
How many homes in Saline are rentals?
About 31% of occupied homes in Saline are rented, roughly 1,200 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Saline properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Saline and across Washtenaw County.
How do I find out what my Saline home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.