Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Michigan — FY2026

U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Highest 2-bedroom FMR first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Studio 2BR 4BR
1 Ann Arbor, MI MSA MI $1,365 $1,656 $2,193
2 Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $1,232 $1,531 $2,189
3 Holland-Grand Haven, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $1,047 $1,519 $2,256
4 Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $1,106 $1,497 $1,982
5 Livingston County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $1,005 $1,457 $2,285
6 Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $1,009 $1,411 $1,868
7 Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $1,136 $1,357 $1,797
8 Barry County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $1,010 $1,334 $2,013
9 Monroe, MI MSA MI $914 $1,326 $2,147
10 Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA MI $973 $1,268 $1,679
11 Muskegon, MI MSA MI $866 $1,236 $1,636
12 Benzie County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $904 $1,224 $1,720
13 Ionia County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $834 $1,209 $1,931
14 Montcalm County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $829 $1,203 $1,593
15 Midland, MI MSA MI $907 $1,193 $1,682
16 Niles-Benton Harbor, MI MSA MI $816 $1,184 $1,568
17 Battle Creek, MI MSA MI $833 $1,176 $1,565
18 Jackson, MI MSA MI $838 $1,165 $1,626
19 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA MI $838 $1,162 $1,571
20 Saginaw, MI MSA MI $770 $1,117 $1,479
21 Flint, MI MSA MI $731 $1,033 $1,497
22 Bay City, MI MSA MI $809 $1,030 $1,518
23 Cass County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $775 $993 $1,666
24 Kalkaska County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area MI $719 $973 $1,291