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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    15001 Brandt Street, Romulus, MI 48174
    2 BEDS $1,066+
    3 BEDS $1,175+
  • a living room with blue chairs and a fireplace
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    34200 Pinewoods Circle, Romulus, MI 48174
    2 BEDS $1,300+
    3 BEDS $1,450+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    6752 Merriman Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
    1 BED $855
    2 BEDS $1,025
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    9960 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174
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    1 BED $952+
    2 BEDS $1,120+

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    5757 W. Hickory Hollow Dr., Wayne, MI 48184
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    11375 S. Middlebelt Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
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  • the living room of an apartment with a large window and carpet
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    33095 Forest Street, Wayne, MI 48184
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    2 BEDS $1,126
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  • a playground with a swing set and a slide
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    15111 Pond Village Drive, Taylor, MI 48180
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    2 BEDS $937
    3 BEDS $1,108
  • The front of a building with the words "Beaumont Urgent Care" on it.
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    34435 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, MI 48184
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  • a living room with a pool table and a fireplace
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    25900 Chelsea Park Drive, Taylor, MI 48180
    1 BED $1,380
    2 BEDS $1,590
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  • A kitchen with a white stove and wooden cabinets.
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    15150 Park Village Boulevard, Taylor, MI 48180
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    2 BEDS $1,110+
    3 BEDS $1,370+
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel oven.
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    14736 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
    3 BEDS $2,095
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    28304 Eton St, Westland, MI 48186
    3 BEDS $1,699
  • A kitchen with a silver sink and a decorative plate of candy.
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    26121 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
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  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a white fridge.
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    15505 Court Village Lane, Taylor, MI 48180
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    2 BEDS $1,110+
    3 BEDS $1,450
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    15505 Court Village Lane, Taylor, MI 48180
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    1 BED $813
    2 BEDS $860
    3 BEDS $1,142
  • A logo with the name Kirkeridge Park Cooperative.
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    8107 Kirkridge St., Belleville, MI 48111
    1 BED $453
    2 BEDS $503+
    3 BEDS $510+
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  • a spacious living room with carpet and a door to a bedroom
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    3609 Hannan Road, Wayne, MI 48184
    2 BEDS $1,069
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    10830 Oak Lane, Belleville, MI 48111
    1 BED $1,260+
    2 BEDS $1,412+
  • a white house with a porch and a stop sign
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    6512 Cooper St, Taylor, MI 48180
    3 BEDS $1,600
  • a red brick house with a yard and a tree
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    30568 Bradford Street, Westland, MI 48186
    3 BEDS $1,800
  • A small house with a white door and a green chair in front of it.
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    547 S Hawthorne St, Westland, MI 48186
    3 BEDS $1,800
  • a swimming pool with lounge chairs around it in front of an apartment building
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    10341 Westlake Circle, Belleville, MI 48111
    1 BED $1,231+
    2 BEDS $1,508+
  • A living room with a green couch and a coffee table.
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    332 S Hubbard Ct, Westland, MI 48186
    1 BED $975
    2 BEDS $1,165
  • a house with a yard and a white garage
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    22029 Kensington Street, Taylor, MI 48180
    3 BEDS $2,000
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Romulus, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Romulus, MI have increased by 5.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,117 to $1,179.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in Romulus, MI is $1,179.

Average rent in Romulus, MI

$1,179/mo Romulus, MI average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Romulus, MI is $1,179.

    What's the typical rent budget in Romulus, MI?

    Around 95% of Romulus’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 5% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

    The largest share of rentals in Romulus, MI (95%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Romulus, MI

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    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 1, Bike Score®: 25

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Romulus, MI last updated?

    Prices and availability in Romulus, MI were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Romulus, MI?

    The best apartments in Romulus, MI are: Gateway Townhomes, Pinewoods Circle, Metro Pointe Apartments and The Maxwell Apartments.

    What is the average rent in Romulus, MI?

    The average rent in Romulus, MI is $1,187.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Romulus, MI?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Romulus, MI is between $952 and $1,485.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Romulus, MI?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Romulus, MI is between $855 and $1,190.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Romulus, MI?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Romulus, MI is between $1,025 and $1,485.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Romulus, MI?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Romulus, MI is between $1,175 and $1,500.

    What type of rental buildings are in Romulus, MI?

    In Romulus, 29% of the residents are renting compared to 71% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Romulus’s rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 37% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Romulus, MI?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Romulus are about 50 years old, on average. Of these, 11% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 92% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 8% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Romulus, MI?

    Rental apartments in Romulus come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0.6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 45% of all rentals in Romulus. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Romulus, MI

    A small western suburb of Detroit is the town of Romulus. Located in Wayne County, it's actually the location of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, which is a major hub of Delta Airlines that provides jobs for many renters who live and rent in the Romulus area of Michigan. The town itself has a reinvigorated park system that many renters enjoy, which includes Elmer Johnson Park, Mary Ann Banks Park and a beautiful Downtown Historical Park. Being just 23 miles from downtown Detroit is also a major perk for renters who need to commute to the city each day. Overall, it's a charming small town with a variety of coffee shops, stores, and restaurants to explore for renters who live here and enjoy a tight-knit community.

    Renting in Romulus, MI

    Renters here make up about 30% of the population in Romulus. That means there are affordable rental apartments all around town with access to special amenities, like pools, fitness centers and clubhouses that renters can book for gatherings. There are also dog parks in some rental communities with many having walking trails and pet pick-up stands for waste. Most of the rental apartments have a Midwestern style with two- or three-story buildings being the norm. Some are also brick structures with the option for one- to three-bedroom homes. That makes it an ideal place for renting families with children.

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    Shopping in Romulus, MI

    The shopping around Romulus is easy to access with two interstates going through Romulus. That includes interstates 94 and 275 with each shopping plaza near rental apartments easy to drive to. Some of those shopping plazas around town are the Town Square Shopping Plaza Center; Paradise Shops; and BK Goods, which is a fun outlet store. Or, for grocery stores, renters can go to Ecorse Market, Top Shelf Pantry Store, and Liquor Wine Store Y Super Market. Otherwise, for more big-box stores, it's easy to travel to Detroit to go to Target, Walmart or Sam's Club. Meanwhile, the indoor mall that most Romulus renters shop at is Southland Center in Taylor, MI, which is only around 10 miles away.

    Transportation in Romulus, MI

    Because two major interstates go through Romulus, it's easy for renters to get to metro Detroit and Ann Arbor to the west, which is only 26 miles away. Both of these larger cities employ many renters who live in Romulus. Alternatively, for public transportation, Wayne County Transit runs the bus service that goes through town with links to Detroit and Ann Arbor, making it possible to get around town without a car, even though most renters in this sparsely suburban area will own a vehicle. Finally, air travel is also very convenient for renters in the area as the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, a major international airport, is actually located right in Romulus.

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