Saginaw is the highest-scoring rental market in Michigan, with a Star Score of 80/100 and a gross yield of 7.2% on a typical home value of $175,095 (September 2026 data). 8 Michigan metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saginaw | $175,095 | $1,055 | 7.2% | 80 |
| 2 | Flint | $195,732 | $1,041 | 6.4% | 66 |
| 3 | Detroit | $264,316 | $1,514 | 6.9% | 62 |
| 4 | Lansing | $246,267 | $1,302 | 6.3% | 61 |
| 5 | Muskegon | $255,238 | $1,288 | 6.1% | 58 |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $274,078 | $1,287 | 5.6% | 50 |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $355,636 | $1,614 | 5.4% | 44 |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $411,985 | $1,917 | 5.6% | 40 |