Rent by ZIP · Wayne County
Rent in Detroit, MI 48221
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,430 (+3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,206 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $990 | +4% | $927–1,133 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,140 | $1,100 | +3.6% | $1,026–1,254 | $902 ±$87 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,380 | +3.6% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,129 ±$47 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,690 | +3% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,326 ±$70 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,830 | +3.3% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,169 ±$69 |
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 48221
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48220 | Ferndale | $1,630 | $1,421 |
| 48219 | Detroit | $1,430 | $1,051 |
| 48223 | Detroit | $1,260 | $1,064 |
| 48218 | River Rouge | $1,010 | $939 |
| 48224 | Detroit | $1,460 | $1,041 |
| 48217 | Detroit | $1,410 | $983 |
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.