Rent by ZIP · Wayne County
Rent in Melvindale, MI 48122
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,430 (+2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,110 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $1,000 | +3% | $927–1,133 | $740 ±$336 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,140 | $1,110 | +2.7% | $1,026–1,254 | $793 ±$218 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,400 | +2.1% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,220 ±$139 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,710 | +1.8% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,232 ±$736 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,850 | +2.2% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,724 ±$144 |
Small Area FMRs for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,459.
What renters pay in 48122
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48120 | Dearborn | $1,830 | $1,358 |
| 48124 | Dearborn | $1,600 | $1,360 |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights | $1,620 | $1,280 |
| 48118 | Chelsea | $2,030 | $1,472 |
| 48126 | Dearborn | $1,480 | $1,333 |
| 48117 | Carleton | $1,330 | $1,093 |
Fair Market Rents across Wayne 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.