Rent in Dearborn Heights, MI
Across Dearborn Heights's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,466 a month, with figures from $1,280–$1,620. The highest typical rent is in 48127 ($1,482) and the lowest in 48125 ($1,450). Owner-occupied homes in Wayne County pay about 1.63% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,142 | $1,047–$1,160 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,236 | $1,043–$1,359 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,466 | $1,280–$1,620 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,715 | $1,371–$1,970 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,875 | $1,259–$2,140 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Dearborn Heights ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dearborn Heights, MI?
- About $1,466 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,280–$1,620. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Dearborn Heights, MI?
- About $1,236 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,043–$1,359. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Dearborn Heights, MI?
- About $1,715 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,371–$1,970. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Dearborn Heights, MI?
- About $1,142 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,047–$1,160. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Dearborn Heights, MI?
- About $1,875 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,259–$2,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Dearborn Heights ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 48127 has the highest typical rent at $1,482 a month, and 48125 the lowest at $1,450.
- What is the property tax rate in Dearborn Heights, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wayne County pay a typical 1.63% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Dearborn Heights rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).