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Michigan Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$888
2 Bedrooms
$1,150
3 Bedrooms
$1,473
YoY Trend
-9.2%
Days on Market
42d
Detroit W
48228
1BR$850
2BR$1,050
3BR$1,295
YoY
-4%
DOM
47.01d
Listings
128
Grand Rapids S
49507
1BR$925
2BR$1,250
3BR$1,650
YoY
-14.5%
DOM
36.89d
Listings
72
Michigan Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Michigan
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 45 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Michigan security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
1.5 months
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Michigan law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No rent control
→Summary proceedings available
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Habitability
→Rent escrow option
→24-hr entry notice
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Michigan before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Truth in Renting Act
Rent Control Status
Michigan rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Michigan
Michigan has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Michigan Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Michigan?+
The average eviction timeline in Michigan is 45 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 7 days. Filing fee is $45–$150.
What is the security deposit limit in Michigan?+
In Michigan, the security deposit maximum is 1.5 months. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Michigan have rent control?+
No. Michigan has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Michigan?+
Landlords in Michigan must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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