About 36% of Riverview households rent, roughly 1,800 homes out of 4,900.
| Population | 12,186 |
| Households that rent | 1,750 (35.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,101 per month |
| Median home value | $215,100 |
| Median household income | $73,468 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $923 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Riverview, 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 Riverview runs a Residential Rental Inspection Program. Single-family and multiple-family homes used as rental income property must register with the city and receive a Certificate of Compliance prior to occupancy.
- Registration: Owners register each rental dwelling with the Building Department. The code covers single-family and two-family homes, multiple family dwellings and apartment units that are not owner occupied.
- Inspection cycle: Inspections are required every 3 years or upon sale. Certificates are non-transferable.
- Certificate: No one may lease or occupy a rental unit without a valid certificate of compliance.
- Local agent: Owners must name a responsible local agent who lives in Wayne County or a bordering county. An owner who lives there may serve as the agent.
Questions go to the Riverview Building Department at 734-281-4242.
Sources: City of Riverview, Residential Rental Program and City of Riverview Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, Article VIII.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Trenton, Wyandotte, Southgate, Grosse Ile Township and Woodhaven. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Riverview, MI?
The median gross rent in Riverview is $1,101 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,140.
Do I need to register my rental property in Riverview?
Yes. Single-family and multiple-family homes used as rental income property must register with the City of Riverview and receive a Certificate of Compliance prior to occupancy.
How often does Riverview inspect rental properties?
Every 3 years or upon sale. The city code sets a three-year certificate of compliance for one and two-family rentals and for units and common areas in multi-rental dwellings.
How many homes in Riverview are rentals?
About 36% of occupied homes in Riverview are rented, roughly 1,800 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Riverview properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Riverview and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Riverview home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.