About 39% of Wayne households rent, roughly 2,800 homes out of 7,200.
| Population | 17,310 |
| Households that rent | 2,825 (39.3%) |
| Median gross rent | $974 per month |
| Median home value | $157,800 |
| Median household income | $59,038 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $811 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,009 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,177 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Wayne, 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 Wayne requires rental dwellings and rental units to be registered and to hold a certificate of compliance from the Building Department before they are leased or occupied.
- Registration: Registration is made before use or occupancy and is valid for three years. The ordinance covers one and two-family dwellings and apartment units, except owner-occupied single-family residences. The owner must designate a responsible local agent who lives in Wayne County or within a fifty-mile radius of the city.
- Inspection cycle: The city states that each rental property is inspected every three years.
- Certificate: A certificate of compliance is issued after inspection and is valid for three years.
Questions go to the Building Division at 734-728-9100.
Sources: City of Wayne Codified Ordinances, Chapter 1486 and City of Wayne, Building and Engineering.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Westland, Inkster, Romulus, Garden City and Canton. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Wayne, MI?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $974 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,177.
Do I need to register my rental property in Wayne?
Yes. The owner of any rental dwelling or rental unit in the City of Wayne must register it with the city before use or occupancy and designate a responsible local agent. A certificate of compliance from the Building Department is also required before leasing.
How often does Wayne inspect rental properties?
The City of Wayne states that its Rental Inspection Ordinance requires each rental property to be inspected every three years. The certificate of compliance is valid for three years.
How many homes in Wayne are rentals?
About 39% of occupied homes in Wayne are rented, roughly 2,800 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Wayne properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Wayne and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Wayne home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.