About 21% of Garden City households rent, roughly 2,300 homes out of 11,000.
| Population | 26,739 |
| Households that rent | 2,304 (20.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,150 per month |
| Median home value | $168,800 |
| Median household income | $67,294 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $839 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,559 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Garden City, 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).
Garden City requires any home rented by its owner to a tenant to be registered with the city as a rental and to hold a rental certificate before it is occupied.
- Registration: All rental properties must be registered every three years. The registration form covers single-family, duplex and multiple-family rentals.
- Inspection cycle: After applying, the owner must schedule an initial inspection with the Building Department within 15 business days. Certified rentals complete re-registration and compliance inspections before the current expiration date.
- Certificate: Rental certification is good for three years from the date of application.
Questions go to the Ordinance Department at 734-793-1807. Inspections are scheduled with the Building Department at 734-793-1650.
Source: City of Garden City, Rental Inspection Packet.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Inkster, Dearborn Heights, Livonia, Westland and Wayne. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Garden City, MI?
The median gross rent in Garden City is $1,150 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,559.
Do I need to register my rental property in Garden City?
Yes. Garden City requires a rented home to be registered with the city as a rental, and rental dwellings may not be occupied without a rental certificate. Registration is renewed every three years.
How often does Garden City inspect rental properties?
Garden City ties inspections to its three-year registration cycle. Rental certification is good for three years from the date of application, and re-registration and compliance inspections must be completed before the current expiration date.
How many homes in Garden City are rentals?
About 21% of occupied homes in Garden City are rented, roughly 2,300 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Garden City properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Garden City and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Garden City home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.