Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Macomb County, Michigan
Macomb County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,459 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,211 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $28.06 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,459
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 7% more than in Michigan
- Typical rent
- $1,211
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 7% more than in Michigan
- Wage needed
- $28.06
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $58,360 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Michigan
Only here
Renting in Macomb County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Lapeer County, the typical rent is $988: 18% less than in Macomb County ($1,211).
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At $1,211, Macomb County ranks 7th among the 83 counties in Michigan for the highest typical rent.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Macomb County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Macomb County was $1,422 a month in September 2026: 3.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,047 | $20.13 | $41,880 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,167 | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,459 | $28.06 | $58,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,777 | $34.17 | $71,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,929 | $37.10 | $77,160 |
HUD area: Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 36 ZIP codes in Macomb County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 48095 to $1,960 in 48042. 18 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,459).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 48005 | $950 | $1,060 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,740 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48015 | $760 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,290 | $1,400 |
| 48021 | $1,170 | $1,300 | $1,630 | $1,980 | $2,150 |
| 48026 | $750 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 48035 | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,750 | $1,900 |
| 48036 | $930 | $1,030 | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,710 |
| 48038 | $1,250 | $1,390 | $1,740 | $2,120 | $2,300 |
| 48042 | $1,410 | $1,570 | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,590 |
| 48043 | $830 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,530 |
| 48044 | $1,180 | $1,320 | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,180 |
| 48045 | $950 | $1,060 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,740 |
| 48047 | $960 | $1,070 | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,770 |
| 48048 | $1,180 | $1,320 | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,180 |
| 48050 | $950 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $1,620 | $1,760 |
| 48051 | $930 | $1,030 | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,710 |
| 48062 | $770 | $860 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,410 |
| 48065 | $970 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,640 | $1,780 |
| 48066 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,790 | $1,940 |
| 48080 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $1,850 |
| 48081 | $1,110 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,040 |
| 48082 | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,120 |
| 48088 | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $1,860 |
| 48089 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,790 | $1,940 |
| 48091 | $1,100 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $1,860 | $2,020 |
| 48092 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,790 | $1,940 |
| 48093 | $1,000 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,690 | $1,840 |
| 48094 | $1,130 | $1,260 | $1,580 | $1,920 | $2,090 |
| 48095 | $730 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,350 |
| 48096 | $1,120 | $1,250 | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,060 |
| 48310 | $1,190 | $1,330 | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,190 |
| 48312 | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,750 | $1,900 |
| 48313 | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,750 | $1,900 |
| 48314 | $1,120 | $1,250 | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,060 |
| 48315 | $1,110 | $1,240 | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,050 |
| 48316 | $1,180 | $1,310 | $1,640 | $2,000 | $2,170 |
| 48317 | $1,130 | $1,260 | $1,580 | $1,920 | $2,090 |
- 48005 $1,320$1,610
- 48015 $1,060$1,290
- 48021 $1,630$1,980
- 48026 $1,050$1,280
- 48035 $1,440$1,750
- 48036 $1,290$1,570
- 48038 $1,740$2,120
- 48042 $1,960$2,390
- 48043 $1,160$1,410
- 48044 $1,650$2,010
- 48045 $1,320$1,610
- 48047 $1,340$1,630
- 48048 $1,650$2,010
- 48050 $1,320$1,620
- 48051 $1,290$1,570
- 48062 $1,070$1,300
- 48065 $1,350$1,640
- 48066 $1,470$1,790
- 48080 $1,400$1,700
- 48081 $1,540$1,880
- 48082 $1,600$1,950
- 48088 $1,410$1,720
- 48089 $1,470$1,790
- 48091 $1,530$1,860
- 48092 $1,470$1,790
- 48093 $1,390$1,690
- 48094 $1,580$1,920
- 48095 $1,010$1,230
- 48096 $1,560$1,900
- 48310 $1,660$2,020
- 48312 $1,440$1,750
- 48313 $1,440$1,750
- 48314 $1,560$1,900
- 48315 $1,550$1,890
- 48316 $1,640$2,000
- 48317 $1,580$1,920
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Macomb County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
89,612 households rent in Macomb County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Macomb 51%
- Michigan 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Macomb County
HUD lists 58 properties with homes for low-income households in Macomb County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 22
- HUD-assisted
- 35
- public housing
- 7
8,135 homes in all; 7,290 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Center Line Park Towers Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 8033 E 10 Mile Rd, Center Line 48015 300 low-income homes · 1 bd: 267 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (586) 755-2270
- Clemens Towers Public housing 50 Church St, Mount Clemens 48043 292 homes, 287 low-income · Run by Mount Clemens Housing Commission · Average payment: $407 a month · Average wait: 46 months · (586) 468-1434
- Autumn Woods Townhouses HUD-assisted 44401 Bridal Ln, Sterling Heights 48313 286 low-income homes · For families · (586) 731-8600
- Clinton Place HUD-assisted 147 N River Ct, Mount Clemens 48043 283 low-income homes · For older adults · (586) 468-8415
- Lawrence Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 7000 E 10 Mile Rd, Center Line 48015 252 homes, 250 low-income · 1 bd: 119 · 2 bd: 109 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Autumn Ridge Village HUD-assisted 36300 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights 48310 251 homes, 250 low-income · For families · (586) 978-7378
- Leisure Manor Public housing 1000 Blossom Heath Blvd, St Clair Shores 48080 251 homes, 250 low-income · Run by St Clair Shores Housing Commission · Average payment: $440 a month · Average wait: 39 months · (586) 773-9200
- Lawrence Park HUD-assisted 24771 Laura Ct, Center Line 48015 250 low-income homes · For older adults · (586) 757-0502
- Fraser Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 17195 Fraser Woods Dr, Fraser 48026 241 homes, 240 low-income · 1 bd: 190 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2016 · For older adults · (586) 294-3952
- Eastpointe Apartments HUD-assisted 8280 Chateau Rouge Blvd, Sterling Heights 48313 232 homes, 211 low-income · For families · (586) 939-4090
- Oxford Square Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 34594 Lipke St, Clinton Township 48035 206 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (586) 791-3040
- ST George Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 42250 Hayes Rd, Clinton Township 48038 205 homes, 204 low-income · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (586) 286-7212
- Northview Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 5775 Newberry Dr, Sterling Heights 48310 200 homes, 198 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1995
- Lakeside Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 46280 Lakeside Park Dr, Shelby Township 48315 192 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1994
- Park Place Towers HUD-assisted 34 Park St, Mount Clemens 48043 187 homes, 179 low-income · For older adults · (586) 469-6446
- Cordova Courts Coop 1-3 HUD-assisted 34168 Wallis St, Clinton Township 48035 174 homes, 173 low-income · For families · (586) 791-7850
- Hanover Grove Consumer Housing Coop II HUD-assisted 15724 Sabre, Fraser 48026 520 homes, 171 low-income · For families · (586) 294-5150
- Newport Apartments II HUD-assisted 24185 Lotus Dr, Clinton Township 48036 168 low-income homes · For families · (586) 469-0010
- Newport Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 24213 Lotus Dr, Clinton Township 48036 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 127 · In service since 2012
- Chester Berry Manor Public housing 15701 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe 48021 164 low-income homes · Run by Eastpointe Housing Commission · Average payment: $382 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (586) 445-5099
- Clemens Court Apartments HUD-assisted 24160 Hickory Ln, Clinton Township 48036 160 low-income homes · For families · (586) 469-0010
- Schoenherr Towers Public housing 37500 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights 48312 153 homes, 152 low-income · Run by Sterling Heights Housing Commission · Average payment: $343 a month · Average wait: 50 months · (586) 264-6410
- Dunn Family Senior Citizens Home HUD-assisted 8400 Engleman, Center Line 48015 151 low-income homes · For older adults · (586) 756-3322
- Ukrainian Village HUD-assisted 26377 Ryan Rd, Warren 48091 146 homes, 145 low-income · For older adults · (586) 755-7720
- Eastland Senior Apartments HUD-assisted 18330 Eastland St, Roseville 48066 134 low-income homes · For older adults · (586) 778-1360
- Apple Valley HUD-assisted 222 Peach Blossom Way, Romeo 48065 194 homes, 130 low-income · For older adults · (586) 752-4166
- Chesterfield Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 52280 Rutherford Cir, Chesterfield 48051 128 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1998
- The Meadows of Roseville HUD-assisted 31738 Nardelli Ln, Roseville 48066 124 low-income homes · For families · (586) 296-3622
- Lakeside Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 15000 Shoreline Dr, Sterling Heights 48313 115 homes, 114 low-income · 1 bd: 109 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Lakeside Towers HUD-assisted 15000 Shoreline Dr, Sterling Heights 48313 115 homes, 114 low-income · For older adults · (586) 247-7411
- New Baltimore Place HUD-assisted 51140 Huntley, New Baltimore 48047 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (586) 725-8470
- New Baltimore Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 51140 Hooker, New Baltimore 48047 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Clinton Village Public housing 22400 15 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp 48035 100 low-income homes · Run by Clinton Township Housing Commission · Average payment: $402 a month · Average wait: 78 months · (248) 593-4602
- Roseville Senior Apts Public housing 25525 Lawn St, Roseville 48066 103 homes, 99 low-income · Run by Roseville Housing Commission · Average payment: $399 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (586) 778-1360
- Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor HUD-assisted 42700 Colchester St, Clinton Township 48036 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults · (586) 463-0500
- Meadows at Anchor Bay Tax credit (LIHTC) 50785 Jefferson Ave, New Baltimore 48047 100 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 78 · In service since 2001
- Pinewoods Public housing 30001 John Rivers Dr, New Haven 48048 88 low-income homes · Run by New Haven Housing Commission · Average payment: $486 a month · Average wait: 32 months · (586) 749-6570
- Ahepa 371 Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 26700 Crocker Blvd, Harrison Township 48045 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 79 · In service since 2017 · For older adults · (586) 872-5980
- Tivoli Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 28103 Imperial Dr, Warren 48093 80 homes, 79 low-income · In service since 2014 · For older adults · (586) 558-9860
- Ahepa 371 - Phase 2 HUD-assisted 26800 Crocker Blvd, Harrison Township 48045 75 low-income homes · For older adults · (586) 465-8682
- Harper Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 22933 N Nunneley Rd, Clinton Township 48036 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 1998
- Village of Warren Glenn HUD-assisted 2950 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren 48092 68 homes, 67 low-income · For older adults · (586) 751-5090
- Partridge Creek SR Village HUD-assisted 17200 Dove St, Clinton Township 48038 66 homes, 65 low-income · For older adults · (248) 209-6044
- Village of Peace Manor HUD-assisted 17345 15 Mile Rd, Clinton Township 48035 56 homes, 55 low-income · For older adults · (586) 790-4500
- Lakeside Villa HUD-assisted 15000 Shoreline Dr, Sterling Heights 48313 55 homes, 54 low-income · For older adults · (586) 247-3151
- Church of Christ Senior Housing HUD-assisted 23559 15 Mile Rd, Clinton Township 48035 52 low-income homes · For older adults · (586) 791-2470
- Grafton Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 14800 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe 48021 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2016
- American House Lakeside II Tax credit (LIHTC) 15821 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Township 48038 82 homes, 33 low-income · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Bramblewood Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 31950 Clark St, New Haven 48048 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Perry Acres HUD-assisted 32500 James Curtin Dr, New Haven 48048 24 low-income homes · For families
- Perry Acres Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 32560 James Curtin Dr, New Haven 48048 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Apple Valley II Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Strawberry Ct, Romeo 48065 64 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1994
- Barwin Place Apartments HUD-assisted 188 Hubbard St, Mount Clemens 48043 48 homes, 20 low-income · For families · (586) 307-8860
- Cleave House HUD-assisted 36588 Union Lake Rd, Harrison Township 48045 16 low-income homes · For older adults · (586) 792-4425
- Erin Park HUD-assisted 15115 Deerfield Ave, Eastpointe 48021 56 homes, 8 low-income · (586) 773-1766
- Clemens Court/Newport I Tax credit (LIHTC) 24062 Trillium Ct, Clinton Township 48036 160 homes
- American House Lakeside I Tax credit (LIHTC) 15731 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Township 48038 36 homes · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Stoney Creek Group Home HUD-assisted 3550 31 Mile Rd, Washington Township 48095 6 homes · For people with disabilities · (248) 590-6062
6 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Macomb County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 7 agencies serve in Macomb County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,050 | $36,700 | $58,700 |
| 2 people | $25,200 | $41,950 | $67,100 |
| 3 people | $28,350 | $47,200 | $75,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,600 | $90,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,800 | $97,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,000 | $104,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,200 | $110,700 |
Area median income: $104,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $942 – $1,152
- 1 bedroom $1,050 – $1,284
- 2 bedrooms $1,313 – $1,605
- 3 bedrooms $1,599 – $1,955
- 4 bedrooms $1,736 – $2,122
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Roseville Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 314 vouchers · 99 public housing units (586) 778-1360 Roseville Housing Commission: rhousing@rosevillehc.org
- St Clair Shores Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 90 vouchers · 250 public housing units (586) 773-9200 St Clair Shores Housing Commission: myork@scshc.org
- Eastpointe Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 175 vouchers · 164 public housing units (586) 445-5099 Eastpointe Housing Commission: jfriedmann@eastpointehousing.com
- Mount Clemens Housing Commission Public housing · 288 public housing units (586) 468-1434 Mount Clemens Housing Commission: tamica@mtclemenshc.org
- Sterling Heights Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 44 vouchers · 152 public housing units (586) 264-6410 Sterling Heights Housing Commission: SALLOR@sterlingheights.GOV
- Clinton Township Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 26 vouchers · 100 public housing units (248) 593-4602 Clinton Township Housing Commission: KMC@FOURMIDABLE.COM
- New Haven Housing Commission Public housing · 88 public housing units (586) 749-6570 New Haven Housing Commission: rm@pinewoodsapartments.com
Housing agencies in Michigan Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Michigan
What Michigan law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- MCL 554.602
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- MCL 554.609(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 days
- MCL 554.134(2)
- Only a court order can remove youMCL 600.2918(2)
- Protection from retaliationMCL 600.5720(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Macomb County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Macomb County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Msue- Macomb County (clinton Township)
21885 Dunham Rd., Suite 12, Clinton TWP
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 3 more
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Msue- Macomb County (WARREN)
11370 Hupp Avenue, Warren
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 3 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Macomb County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Michigan, the average home bill was $119 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,918
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,459
- Security deposit
- $1,459
- Total
- $2,918
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Macomb County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,047; 1 bedroom: $1,167; 2 bedrooms: $1,459; 3 bedrooms: $1,777; 4 bedrooms: $1,929. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Macomb County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,459) without spending more than 30% of income takes $28.06 an hour full time, or $58,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Macomb County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $52,400 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Macomb County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,313 and $1,605 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Macomb County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 48095 to $1,960 in 48042. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Macomb County?
HUD lists 58 properties with homes for low-income households in Macomb County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Macomb County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Macomb County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).