About 14% of Grosse Pointe households rent, roughly 300 homes out of 2,200.
| Population | 5,541 |
| Households that rent | 311 (14.1%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,725 per month |
| Median home value | $436,800 |
| Median household income | $158,853 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 2 bedrooms | $1,638 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,884 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Grosse Pointe, 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 Grosse Pointe does not list a separate rental registration program in its code or on its website. Its property maintenance code does require a certificate of occupancy before any dwelling is occupied, which applies to rentals.
- Registration: No rental registration or landlord license is stated in the city code.
- Certificate: A dwelling may not be occupied unless the Building Department issued a certificate of occupancy dated not more than three years before the occupancy begins.
- Inspection: An inspector inspects the dwelling after the owner files the application, and the certificate is issued once minimum standards are met.
Questions go to the City of Grosse Pointe Building Department at 313-885-5800.
Sources: City of Grosse Pointe Code of Ordinances, Sec. 14-210, Certificate of occupancy and City of Grosse Pointe, Building Permits.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Grosse Pointe, MI?
The median gross rent in Grosse Pointe is $1,725 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,884.
Do I need to register my rental property in Grosse Pointe?
The City of Grosse Pointe code does not state a rental registration requirement. A certificate of occupancy from the Building Department is required before a dwelling is occupied.
How often does Grosse Pointe inspect rental properties?
The city does not state a recurring rental inspection interval. A certificate of occupancy dated within the three years before a new occupancy is required, and the Building Department can be reached at 313-885-5800.
How many homes in Grosse Pointe are rentals?
About 14% of occupied homes in Grosse Pointe are rented, roughly 300 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Grosse Pointe properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Grosse Pointe and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Grosse Pointe home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.