About 33% of Harper Woods households rent, roughly 1,800 homes out of 5,600.
| Population | 15,116 |
| Households that rent | 1,838 (32.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,351 per month |
| Median home value | $157,200 |
| Median household income | $65,022 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 2 bedrooms | $1,491 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,329 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Harper Woods, 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).
Harper Woods requires rental units and rental dwellings to be registered and to hold a rental certificate from the Building Department before they are occupied.
- Registration: The ordinance applies to any dwelling, in whole or in part, that is let for occupancy. Owners register every three years. An owner that is a corporation or partnership must designate an individual located in the immediate vicinity of the city.
- Inspection cycle: Rental units and rental dwellings are inspected by the building official at least once every three years.
- Certificate: A rental certificate is issued after registration, payment and inspection, and is valid for three years.
Questions go to the Building Department at 313-343-2526.
Sources: City of Harper Woods Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, Article IV and City of Harper Woods, Building Department.
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What is the average rent in Harper Woods, MI?
The median gross rent in Harper Woods is $1,351 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,329.
Do I need to register my rental property in Harper Woods?
Yes. It is unlawful to lease or allow a rental unit or rental dwelling in Harper Woods to be occupied without first registering it, and a valid rental certificate from the Building Department is required.
How often does Harper Woods inspect rental properties?
Harper Woods inspects rental units and rental dwellings at least once every three years. The rental certificate is valid for three years.
How many homes in Harper Woods are rentals?
About 33% of occupied homes in Harper Woods are rented, roughly 1,800 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Harper Woods properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Harper Woods and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Harper Woods home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.