Rent by ZIP · Wayne County
Rent in River Rouge, MI 48218
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (-4.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $839 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $750 | -2.7% | $657–803 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $830 | -2.4% | $729–891 | $568 ±$385 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,060 | -4.7% | $909–1,111 | $939 ±$242 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,300 | -5.4% | $1,107–1,353 | $1,102 ±$267 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,400 | -3.6% | $1,215–1,485 | $787 ±$700 |
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 48218
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48217 | Detroit | $1,410 | $983 |
| 48219 | Detroit | $1,430 | $1,051 |
| 48216 | Detroit | $1,230 | $1,018 |
| 48220 | Ferndale | $1,630 | $1,421 |
| 48215 | Detroit | $1,230 | $994 |
| 48221 | Detroit | $1,430 | $1,129 |
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.