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Howell, MI Area Guide

Cozy small-town charm within minutes of Michigan’s most active cities

Suburb Commuter Schools Affordable Historic Architecture Interstate Nature Outdoors

Howell is a small city located roughly halfway between Detroit and Lansing, and about thirty miles north of Ann Arbor. The city combines a cozy, small-town atmosphere with an affordable rental market offering apartments, condos, and houses of every description.

The city is known for taking its holidays seriously, with the annual celebrations for Halloween and Christmas among the community’s most anticipated events of the year. Howell is also known for its beautifully preserved historic architecture, from the charming Downtown storefronts to the iconic Howell Opera House and Livingston County Courthouse.

The surrounding landscape offers ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, with nature preserves like Brighton Recreation Area just a few minutes outside of town.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Howell, MI is $899 for a studio, $1,221 for one bedroom, $1,555 for two bedrooms, and $1,980 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Howell has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,221/month
818 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Charyl Stockwell Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

Voyager Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

Southwest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Northwest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Hartland Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Parker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Pathway School

Public

Grades PK-12

Howell High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Hartland Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Legacy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Pathway School

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brighton Riding Stable
  • Howell Conference and Nature Center
  • Brighton Recreation Area
  • Mt. Brighton

Airports

  • Bishop International

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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.