Average Rent in Washtenaw, MI

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Current Versus Historical Washtenaw, MI Rents

Washtenaw rentals average $913 for a studio rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $22 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $267 (-24.20%) year-over-year from $1,105 to $838. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (1.83%) year-over-year from $1,277 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (5.63%) year-over-year from $1,893 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $288 (12.47%) year-over-year from $2,312 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $738 (-17.00%) year-over-year from $4,338 to $3,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 11.30% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.72% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $20.53 $838 $1,105 (-24.20%) $851 (-1.57%)
1 BR $28.00 $1,300 $1,277 (1.83%) $955 (36.13%)
2 BR $22.20 $2,000 $1,893 (5.63%) $1,383 (44.58%)
3 BR $22.06 $2,600 $2,312 (12.47%) $2,200 (18.18%)
4+ BR $18.33 $3,600 $4,338 (-17.00%) $3,217 (11.92%)

Historical Rents in Washtenaw, MI

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Top Cities Near Washtenaw

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Washtenaw. The average rent in Washtenaw is currently $1,290 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Toledo, OH, with an average rent of $795, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washtenaw, MI is Ann Arbor, MI. Monthly rents here are on average $2,100 per month.

Let's compare Washtenaw, MI's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washtenaw, MI is 31.45% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.88% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washtenaw, MI are about 42.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 43.43% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Washtenaw, MI in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Toledo, OH $595 $697 $849 $795
Detroit, MI $1,200 $889 $1,150 $1,290
Ann Arbor, MI $1,350 $1,350 $2,075 $2,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Washtenaw



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Top Counties Near Washtenaw

There are a total of 3 counties located by Washtenaw, MI. Some of these counties include Toledo, OH, Detroit, MI, and Ann Arbor, MI. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,290. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Toledo, OH. Its average rent per month is $795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Ann Arbor, MI is the most expensive county by Washtenaw, MI.

Typically, rent for studios in Washtenaw, MI is 31.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washtenaw, MI is 31.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washtenaw, MI is 42.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Toledo, OH $595 $697 $849 $795
Detroit, MI $1,200 $889 $1,150 $1,290
Ann Arbor, MI $1,350 $1,350 $2,075 $2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Washtenaw

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Washtenaw, MI. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,175. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 48103, Scio, MI at $2,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,350 per month is 48105, Ann Arbor, MI.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $600. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washtenaw, MI is $1,375 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Washtenaw, MI. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
48103, Scio, MI $1,200 $1,600 $1,900 $2,000
48105, Ann Arbor, MI N/A $1,150 $2,100 $2,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Washtenaw Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washtenaw, MI?
The average monthly rental price for Washtenaw, MI apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Washtenaw, MI rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Washtenaw, MI.
How much is a studio apartment in Washtenaw, MI?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $913 and an average price per square feet of $20.53. There are a total of 32 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washtenaw.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Washtenaw, MI?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,305 and an average price per square feet of $28.00. There are a total of 65 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washtenaw.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Washtenaw, MI?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $22.20. There are a total of 121 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washtenaw.
How have rent prices in Washtenaw, MI changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Washtenaw, MI can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Washtenaw, MI?
A reasonable rent price in Washtenaw, MI is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.