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Adrian, MI Area Guide

A historic industrial community with cozy small-town flair

Industrial College Affordable Shopping Historic Culture

The southeastern Michigan city of Adrian has a rich history as a manufacturing center, and remains an active industrial town today. Adrian is also home to Jackson College, Adrian College, and Siena Heights University, collectively serving around 10,000 students. The center of town features a lively assortment of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues in beautifully preserved brick buildings—this is where you’ll find historic landmarks like the Croswell Opera House and Lenawee County Historical Museum as well as longtime favorite hangouts like The Grasshopper and The Brick Wall Pub.

On the south side of town, the Adrian Mall anchors a large cluster of shopping centers, serving as the community’s main retail area. Ann Arbor, Lake Erie, and Toledo, Ohio are all within an hour’s drive, giving you lots of options when you’re ready for a day trip.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Adrian, MI is $916 for one bedroom, $1,025 for two bedrooms, and $1,080 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Adrian has increased by 7.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$916/month
708 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Adrian, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

47 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

50 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Madison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Alexander Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Michener Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Prairie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Adrian High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Springbrook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building

Public

Grades 5-7

380 Students

Milton C. Porter Ed. Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Adrian High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Madison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Maurice Spear Campus

Public

Grades K-12

Milton C. Porter Ed. Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hidden Lake Gardens

Airports

  • Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.