What is the average apartment size in Dearborn?

The average size for a Dearborn, MI apartment is 1,003 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Dearborn?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Dearborn is $1,708 per month, a 1.72% increase from last years average of $1,679.

What is the average apartment size in Dearborn?

The typical apartment in Dearborn offers about 1,003 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Dearborn, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dearborn?

The typical rent budget in Dearborn ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dearborn?

In Dearborn, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dearborn is $1,708, a 1.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,679.

One-bedroom apartments provide 743 square feet for $1,439, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,684 offer 1,094 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,425 sq ft) for $2,302, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dearborn, MI

Last updated: May 16, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,708	1,003 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,439	743 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,684	1,094 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,302	1,425 sq. ft.

Dearborn, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Dearborn, MI have increased by 1.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,679 to $1,708.

What's the typical rent budget in Dearborn, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Dearborn, MI (42%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dearborn, MI?

11,597 or 32% of the households in Dearborn, MI are renter-occupied while 25,098 or 68% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Dearborn, MI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Fairlane Town Center	$2,242
Springwells - East Townhouse	$1,552

Dearborn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Fairlane Town Center is 44% higher than in Springwells - East Townhouse

$2,242

Fairlane Town Center rent is 31% higher than Dearborn average

Average Rent $2,242

$1,552

Springwells - East Townhouse rent is 9% lower than Dearborn average

Average Rent $1,552

How Dearborn Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dearborn	$1,708
Detroit	$1,337
Grand Rapids	$1,572
East Lansing	$1,801
Lansing	$1,246
Ann Arbor	$2,053
Southfield	$1,401
Kalamazoo	$1,318
Farmington Hills	$1,468
Ypsilanti	$1,317
Flint	$968
Westland	$1,161
Royal Oak, MI	$1,654
Taylor, MI	$1,179
Southgate, MI	$1,213
Warren, MI	$1,122
Livonia, MI	$1,433
Oak Park, MI	$1,248
Madison Heights, MI	$1,220
Romulus, MI	$1,208
Riverview, MI	$1,205

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Dearborn apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.