Rent by ZIP · Wayne County
Rent in Detroit, MI 48238
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,010 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $830 | +6% | $792–968 | $675 ±$116 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $920 | +6.5% | $882–1,078 | $599 ±$455 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,160 | +5.2% | $1,098–1,342 | $948 ±$179 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,420 | +4.9% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,129 ±$92 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,540 | +4.5% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,172 ±$114 |
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 48238
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48237 | Oak Park | $1,720 | $1,412 |
| 48239 | Redford | $1,670 | $1,151 |
| 48236 | Grosse Pointe | $2,020 | $1,930 |
| 48240 | Redford | $1,650 | $1,281 |
| 48235 | Detroit | $1,370 | $1,140 |
| 48234 | Detroit | $1,210 | $993 |
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.