Property Management in Clawson, MI
Own a rental in Clawson? Median gross rent in Clawson runs $1,253 a month against rental vacancy near 2.2%. JMZ leases and manages it end to end — marketing, screening, rent, maintenance and accounting.
Guaranteed Rent Program: once we place and approve a tenant, we pay your rent every month for 12 months — even if that tenant stops paying.
JMZ Management is a full-service Clawson, MI property management company handling leasing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and accounting for single-family homes, condos and small multifamily. Clawson sits in Oakland County. Median gross rent in Clawson is $1,253/mo, and about 26% of occupied homes in Clawson are renter-occupied. JMZ averages 17 days to lease, and its Guaranteed Rent Program pays the owner’s rent for 12 months if a JMZ-placed, JMZ-approved tenant stops paying.
This is an automated estimate from published market data — not an offer. Our market research manager will review your Clawson address and reach out with a precise rent figure, usually within one business day.
What the numbers say about renting in Clawson
Clawson carries roughly 5,770 occupied homes, 26% of them rented, with rental vacancy near 2.2%. Median household income runs about 1.13× the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn metro median, which shapes both what the renter pool can qualify for and how long tenancies last. The cells below are Clawson-level where we have researched them and Oakland County-level otherwise — each one says which.
Own versus rent in Clawson
Occupied households in Clawson, split by tenure.
About 5,770 occupied homes, with a further 2.2% of rental stock vacant at any time.
What rent looks like by product
Directional ranges for Clawson, built from the Clawson, citywide median and unit type.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (median gross rent, median home value, tenure, household income, rental vacancy, population), reported for Clawson where the cell says so and for Oakland County otherwise. Figures are rounded. Product-type rent ranges are directional estimates based on the median and unit type; your free rental analysis prices your specific address.
Owning a rental in Clawson
Local rental rules. The City of Clawson requires landlords who lease dwellings to obtain a rental license every two years under Chapter 18 of the city code. A rental certificate, valid for two years, is issued after registration with the city and a successful exterior inspection of the property.
Requirements and fees change, so JMZ confirms the current rules with the city for every property it onboards. See the city’s official rental page.
What your Clawson rental earns depends on what it is
Clawson is served by ZIP code 48017. Estimated monthly rent by home type:
| Product type | Est. monthly rent |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom apartment or condo | $975–$1,200 |
| Two-bedroom apartment, condo or duplex | $1,200–$1,475 |
| Three-bedroom single-family home | $1,575–$2,000 |
| Four-bedroom or premium single-family | $1,950–$2,575 |
Directional ranges from Clawson, citywide medians. JMZ prices each Clawson home from comparable signed leases nearby.
Empty days cost more than management does
JMZ leases homes in 17 days on average. Move the slider to your Clawson rent to see what a shorter vacancy is worth.
Assumes one turnover a year and a 45-day self-managed vacancy. Illustrative only, not a guarantee.
Full-service management from Novi, about 18 miles from Clawson
Our office is at 12 Mile and Haggerty in Novi, about 18 miles from Clawson, so showings, maintenance visits and Oakland County court filings are handled locally.
- Marketing, photos and listing syndication
- Tenant screening in line with fair housing law
- Michigan-compliant leases and renewals
- Online rent collection and owner statements
- Maintenance with owner approval over $500
- Evictions and Clawson rental registration
Guaranteed rent for Clawson owners
When JMZ places a tenant in your Clawson property and approves that tenant for the program, JMZ pays your rent every month for 12 months, even if the tenant does not. The guarantee is a separate agreement with its own terms and fees.
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What can I rent my Clawson property for?
Median gross rent in Clawson is $1,253 a month, but that blends apartments and houses together. A three-bedroom single-family home in Clawson typically runs $1,575–$2,000. JMZ prices from comparable signed leases within about a mile of your address.
Does Clawson require a rental registration or inspection?
The City of Clawson requires landlords who lease dwellings to obtain a rental license every two years under Chapter 18 of the city code. A rental certificate, valid for two years, is issued after registration with the city and a successful exterior inspection of the property. Official source.
How long will my Clawson rental sit vacant?
The JMZ portfolio average is 17 days from listing to signed lease, against 98.4% occupancy across more than 1,000 properties. Rental vacancy in Clawson runs about 2.2%, so correctly priced homes lease in weeks rather than months.
How much does property management cost in Clawson, MI?
JMZ charges 10% of monthly rent with a $100 monthly minimum. When JMZ fills a vacancy, the residential leasing fee is the first month’s rent; there is no leasing fee when a tenant is already in place. See full pricing.
More owner questions are answered in the JMZ owner FAQ.
Where Clawson fits in our service area
Clawson sits in Oakland County, about 18 miles from our Novi office. The map shows Clawson and the nearest communities we manage.
JMZ serves 51 communities in Oakland County. See every Oakland County community or all of Metro Detroit.
Find out what your Clawson property should rent for
No fee, no obligation. We will pull comparable Clawson leases, tell you what your property should rent for, and be straight with you about whether it fits our portfolio.