Rent in Oakland County, MI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,411$16,932 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,459 (+3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Oakland County, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Oakland County, MI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,009 | $12,108 | $40,360 | $19.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,122 | $13,464 | $44,880 | $21.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,411 | $16,932 | $56,440 | $27.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,724 | $20,688 | $68,960 | $33.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,868 | $22,416 | $74,720 | $35.92/hr |
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Rent in Oakland County, MI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Oakland County, MI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,459 for a two-bedroom, up 3.4% from $1,411. A one-bedroom goes from $1,122 to $1,167, a studio from $1,009 to $1,047.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Oakland County, MI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,122 for a one-bedroom and $1,411 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,932 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Oakland County, MI?
To keep a $1,411 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.13 an hour, or $56,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,122 takes $21.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Oakland County, MI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,009, one bedroom $1,122, two $1,411, three $1,724 and four $1,868 a month.
Is rent affordable in Oakland County, MI?
For the typical household, earning $97,760 a year ($8,147 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,411 takes 17.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,411 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.13 an hour.