What is the average apartment size in Farmington?

The average size for a Farmington, MI apartment is 954 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Farmington?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Farmington is $1,264 per month, a 1.52% increase from last year’s average of $1,245.

What is the average apartment size in Farmington?

The typical apartment in Farmington offers about 954 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Farmington, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Farmington?

The typical rent budget in Farmington ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 95% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Farmington?

In Farmington, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Farmington is $1,264, a 1.52% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,245.

One-bedroom apartments provide 799 square feet for $1,150, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,354 offer 1,078 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Farmington, MI

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,264	954 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,150	799 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,354	1,078 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Farmington, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Farmington, MI have increased by 1.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,245 to $1,264.

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

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

Do most people rent or own in Farmington, MI?

1,840 or 35% of the households in Farmington, MI are renter-occupied while 3,345 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Farmington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Farmington	$1,264
Farmington Hills	$1,495
Southfield	$1,381
Ypsilanti	$1,288
Detroit	$1,312
Ann Arbor	$2,039
Grand Rapids	$1,591
East Lansing	$1,706
Lansing	$1,198
Kalamazoo	$1,316
Westland, MI	$1,162
Taylor, MI	$1,173
Royal Oak, MI	$1,520
Troy, MI	$1,594
Novi, MI	$1,650
Pontiac, MI	$1,199

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Farmington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.