Rent by ZIP code in Ann Arbor
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48105 | Washtenaw County | $2,297 | +6% |
| 48104 | Washtenaw County | $2,241 | +4% |
| 48103 | Washtenaw County | $2,072 | -4% |
| 48108 | Washtenaw County | $1,729 | -20% |
Rent by bedroom count in Ann Arbor
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Washtenaw County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,458 | +6.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,503 | +8.4% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,804 | +8.9% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,164 | +9.0% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,371 | +8.1% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Ann Arbor?
Typical rent across Washtenaw County is $1,962 as of August 2026. That is up 2.0% from a year earlier and up 25.3% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Washtenaw County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,619 | +10.0% |
| 2022 | $1,750 | +8.1% |
| 2023 | $1,808 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $1,909 | +5.6% |
| 2025 | $1,935 | +1.3% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,962 | +1.4% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Ann Arbor rent questions
- What is the average rent in Ann Arbor, MI?
- Typical asking rent in Ann Arbor is $2,157 a month as of July 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,729 to $2,297.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Ann Arbor?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Washtenaw County is $1,804 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,503 and a three bedroom is $2,164. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Ann Arbor?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Washtenaw County is $1,962 as of August 2026, up 2.0% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Ann Arbor?
- ZIP 48108 has the lowest typical asking rent in Ann Arbor at $1,729 a month, compared with $2,157 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Ann Arbor?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Ann Arbor rent of $2,157, that is about $6,471 a month, or $77,652 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Ann Arbor sits in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area.