About 31% of Lincoln Park households rent, roughly 4,600 homes out of 14,800.
| Population | 39,257 |
| Households that rent | 4,600 (31.2%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,023 per month |
| Median home value | $131,000 |
| Median household income | $58,616 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $822 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,018 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Lincoln Park, 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).
Lincoln Park requires rental dwellings to be registered with the Building Department, inspected and issued a certificate of compliance before they are leased or occupied. The ordinance covers two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings, apartment buildings and single-family houses that are not owner-occupied.
- Registration: The owner must file a current registration form with the Building Department.
- Certificate: A valid certificate of compliance must be issued before occupancy. It is valid for three years and is not transferable when the property is sold.
- Inspection cycle: Every dwelling unit shall be inspected at least once every three years.
- Local agent: Owners who do not reside within a one hundred mile radius of the City must appoint a Michigan based resident agent or other responsible party within that radius.
Questions go to the Lincoln Park Building Department at 313-386-1800.
Sources: City of Lincoln Park, Rental Ordinance, Chapter 1482 (PDF) and City of Lincoln Park, Building Department.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Ecorse, Allen Park, Melvindale, River Rouge and Southgate. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Lincoln Park, MI?
The median gross rent in Lincoln Park is $1,023 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,440.
Do I need to register my rental property in Lincoln Park?
Yes. Lincoln Park does not allow a rental dwelling to be leased or occupied unless the owner has registered it with the Building Department, an inspection has been completed and a valid certificate of compliance has been issued.
How often does Lincoln Park inspect rental properties?
Lincoln Park’s rental ordinance states that every dwelling unit shall be inspected at least once every three years. The certificate of compliance is valid for three years.
How many homes in Lincoln Park are rentals?
About 31% of occupied homes in Lincoln Park are rented, roughly 4,600 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Lincoln Park properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Lincoln Park and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Lincoln Park home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.