Rent by ZIP · Washtenaw County
Rent in Chelsea, MI 48118
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,030 (+3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,636 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,640 | $1,620 | +1.2% | $1,476–1,804 | $2,086 ±$1,239 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,640 | +3% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,605 ±$502 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,960 | +3.6% | $1,827–2,233 | $1,472 ±$430 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,440 | $2,350 | +3.8% | $2,196–2,684 | $1,718 ±$83 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,670 | $2,600 | +2.7% | $2,403–2,937 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Ann Arbor, MI MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Ann Arbor, MI MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,804.
What renters pay in 48118
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48117 | Carleton | $1,330 | $1,093 |
| 48116 | Brighton | $1,410 | $1,323 |
| 48120 | Dearborn | $1,830 | $1,358 |
| 48114 | Brighton | $1,620 | $1,207 |
| 48122 | Melvindale | $1,430 | $1,220 |
| 48124 | Dearborn | $1,600 | $1,360 |
Fair Market Rents across Washtenaw County, MI · All MI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.