Lapeer

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Lapeer, MI

Area Guide

Enjoy small-town living just outside Flint

Historic Scenic Close-Knit Quiet Affordable Accessible

Situated about 20 miles east of Flint, Lapeer offers residents a small-town feel in a scenic environment. Lapeer is home to a close-knit community that comes together for a range of events such as the twice-weekly farmers market, summer concert series, and the Lapeer Days Festival, which is Michigan’s largest free festival.

Residents also gather in Downtown Lapeer, where historic sites like the Lapeer County Courthouse and Pix Theatre stand alongside a variety of restaurants and retail shops. Lapeer contains a host of parks, where residents can engage in all sorts of outdoor recreation. Getting around from Lapeer is easy with access to I-69 and Bishop International Airport. Detroit is just an hour’s drive away as well.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Lapeer, MI is $833 for one bedroom, $1,174 for two bedrooms, and $1,512 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lapeer has increased by 5.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$833/month
641 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

CK Schickler Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

512 Students

Elva Lynch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

421 Students

Turrill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

391 Students

Center for Innovation

Public

Grades PK-12

186 Students

Mayfield Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

Rolland Warner Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

576 Students

Zemmer Middle School

Public

Grades 8-9

688 Students

Center for Innovation

Public

Grades PK-12

186 Students

Lapeer East Senior High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,196 Students

Center for Innovation

Public

Grades PK-12

186 Students

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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 September 2025.