Rent in Macomb, MI
Across Macomb's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,652 a month, with figures from $1,368–$1,960. The highest typical rent is in 48042 ($1,794) and the lowest in 48044 ($1,509). Owner-occupied homes in Macomb County pay about 1.40% 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 | $1,295 | $1,047–$1,410 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,433 | $1,167–$1,570 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,652 | $1,368–$1,960 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,033 | $1,339–$2,390 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,531 | $1,929–$2,763 | 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).
Macomb ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Macomb, MI?
- About $1,652 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,368–$1,960. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Macomb, MI?
- About $1,433 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,167–$1,570. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Macomb, MI?
- About $2,033 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,339–$2,390. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Macomb, MI?
- About $1,295 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,047–$1,410. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Macomb, MI?
- About $2,531 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,929–$2,763. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Macomb ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 48042 has the highest typical rent at $1,794 a month, and 48044 the lowest at $1,509.
- What is the property tax rate in Macomb, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Macomb County pay a typical 1.40% 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 Macomb 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).