Rent in Howell, MI
Across Howell's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,477 a month, with figures from $1,367–$1,611. The highest typical rent is in 48855 ($1,611) and the lowest in 48843 ($1,367). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Livingston County pay about 0.97% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,168 | $1,168 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,219 | $1,105–$1,291 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,477 | $1,367–$1,611 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,710 | $1,467–$2,045 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,366 | $2,183–$2,366 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Howell ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Howell, MI?
- About $1,477 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,367–$1,611. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Howell, MI?
- About $1,219 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,105–$1,291. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Howell, MI?
- About $1,710 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,467–$2,045. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Howell, MI?
- About $1,168 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,168. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Howell, MI?
- About $2,366 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,183–$2,366. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Howell ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 48855 has the highest typical rent at $1,611 a month, and 48843 the lowest at $1,367.
- What is the property tax rate in Howell, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Livingston County pay a typical 0.97% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Howell rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).