A renter’s guide to the cheapest cities in Michigan
Looking for a new rental in Michigan? Explore our list of eight affordable cities for renters in the Great Lakes State.
Dec
2025
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HOUSING
Oct
2025
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‘That ain’t right’: Detroit senior living building union demands owner come to the bargaining table
A group of tenants in the River Pointe Tower building in Detroit, a senior living apartment complex, are calling for the head of Capital Realty Group, Moshe Eichler, who owns the building, to come to the bargaining table.
Sep
2025
9
Michigan’s capital plans new approach to homelessness: A pod city
As local governments across Michigan attempt to balance the growing need for homeless services with community concerns, one is planning a novel approach: mini housing pods.
Jun
2025
26
6 strange & spectacular homes in Michigan that were featured on HGTV
Need an excuse to watch more HGTV? Flip on the television and check out six HGTV programs that feature houses or properties in Michigan.
Jun
2025
25
Rental application fees would be capped at $25 under legislation considered by Michigan senators
Legislation to ban landlords from imposing any fees that are not reasonable, while also capping rental application fees at $25, is being considered in the Michigan Senate.
Jun
2025
10
6 of the most affordable places to live in Michigan in 2025
Want to put down roots in the Mitten? Take a look at our roundup of some of the cheapest places to live in Michigan and discover your new hometown.
Apr
2025
28
Michigan plans to add 1,220 new homes in 3 cities
Governor Whitmer announced major housing and development initiatives across three Michigan cities.
Jan
2025
27
Fix it yourself: New bills would enable Michigan renters to repair homes on landlords’ dime
State Sen. Sarah Anthony’s Tenant Empowerment Package is back on the table in Lansing—with new tools to protect Michigan renters and hold their landlords accountable.
Dec
2024
20
7 big things Democrats did with their majority in Lansing
Over the past two years, Michigan Democrats have used their majority control in both chambers of the state Legislature—and the governor’s office—to pass hundreds of bills
Nov
2024
27
Lawmakers pursue tweaks to zoning laws in effort to bolster state housing supply
Reps. Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint) and Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) have introduced four bills intended to streamline the housing development process to help address the state’s housing crisis.
