Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Michigan
Michigan has 712 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 72,027 units tracked on Lease Lantern, with options across cities like Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Of the 679 scored properties, 487 earned an excellent rating, reflecting strong overall housing quality statewide. Use this page to explore available communities and find a home that fits your needs.
2,054
Properties
145,476
Total units
545
Cities
Cities in Michigan
Detroit297 properties · 12,147 unitsDetroit88 properties · 10,873 unitsGrand Rapids80 properties · 4,423 unitsLansing35 properties · 2,292 unitsGrand Rapids31 properties · 2,727 unitsJackson30 properties · 1,084 unitsKalamazoo26 properties · 2,871 unitsLansing26 properties · 2,663 unitsFlint25 properties · 1,941 unitsKalamazoo25 properties · 2,029 unitsPontiac22 properties · 2,112 unitsTraverse City20 properties · 1,360 unitsFlint20 properties · 2,790 unitsAnn Arbor19 properties · 1,517 unitsSaginaw18 properties · 1,339 unitsPontiac17 properties · 2,486 unitsBattle Creek16 properties · 1,439 unitsYpsilanti15 properties · 1,548 unitsJackson14 properties · 1,293 unitsSaginaw12 properties · 1,372 unitsMuskegon12 properties · 991 unitsMuskegon12 properties · 943 unitsMidland12 properties · 461 unitsYpsilanti11 properties · 1,649 unitsPort Huron11 properties · 570 unitsMt Pleasant10 properties · 632 unitsWestland10 properties · 793 unitsGaylord10 properties · 420 unitsAdrian9 properties · 673 unitsBenton Harbor9 properties · 575 unitsBay City9 properties · 1,137 unitsClinton Township9 properties · 1,187 unitsDavison9 properties · 161 unitsHolland9 properties · 887 unitsMarquette9 properties · 717 unitsPetoskey9 properties · 656 unitsIonia8 properties · 336 unitsAnn Arbor8 properties · 1,303 unitsColdwater8 properties · 332 unitsAlpena7 properties · 361 unitsWest Branch7 properties · 197 unitsBenton Harbor7 properties · 942 unitsPort Huron7 properties · 710 unitsPortage7 properties · 765 unitsPlainwell7 properties · 266 unitsInkster7 properties · 385 unitsManistee6 properties · 276 unitsGreenville6 properties · 330 unitsGreenville6 properties · 161 unitsFremont6 properties · 176 unitsDearborn6 properties · 315 unitsAlma6 properties · 230 unitsRomulus6 properties · 1,109 unitsBurton6 properties · 186 unitsBig Rapids6 properties · 283 unitsWyoming6 properties · 533 unitsWestland6 properties · 771 unitsEscanaba5 properties · 295 unitsHolland5 properties · 509 unitsFennville5 properties · 124 unitsClinton Township5 properties · 518 unitsKentwood5 properties · 488 unitsHarrison5 properties · 196 unitsBattle Creek5 properties · 352 unitsSault Sainte Marie5 properties · 189 unitsSouth Haven5 properties · 224 unitsHastings5 properties · 193 unitsSouthfield5 properties · 366 unitsSterling Heights5 properties · 939 unitsThree Rivers5 properties · 341 unitsHart5 properties · 97 unitsTraverse City5 properties · 241 unitsVassar5 properties · 152 unitsWayne5 properties · 468 unitsColdwater5 properties · 400 unitsNiles5 properties · 389 unitsOwosso5 properties · 216 unitsOak Park5 properties · 436 unitsGrayling5 properties · 97 unitsEast Lansing5 properties · 287 units
Cities With the Most Affordable Housing
Michigan's affordable and income-based rental properties are spread across the state, with the heaviest concentration in these cities:
- Detroit - 88 properties
- Grand Rapids - 31 properties
- Kalamazoo - 26 properties
- Lansing - 26 properties
- Flint - 20 properties
- Pontiac - 17 properties
- Jackson - 14 properties
- Saginaw - 12 properties
- Muskegon - 12 properties
- Port Huron - 11 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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