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Muskegon, MI Area Guide

A lovely little city on Michigan’s west coast

Beach Museums Maritime Outdoors Winter Sports Active

Muskegon is home to the largest beach in Western Michigan, and the coastline serves as a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. The city takes pride in keeping the beaches clean and pet-friendly, and boating and fishing are very popular here as well. Believe it or not, a small but dedicated community of surfers takes full advantage of the Lake Michigan wave action in Muskegon.

There’s an abundance of outdoor activities year-round, with Michigan’s Adventure amusement park in the summer and Muskegon Winter Sports Complex offering everything from luge to cross-country skiing when it gets cold. The city contains several landmarks celebrating the area’s history as both a lumber region and a maritime center.

The arts and culture scene incorporates the Muskegon Museum of Art, Broadway musicals at the Frauenthal, and performances by the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Less than an hour outside of town, folks renting in Muskegon can easily get to Grand Rapids or the sprawling natural splendor of Manistee National Forest.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Muskegon, MI is $818 for a studio, $1,027 for one bedroom, $1,322 for two bedrooms, and $1,658 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Muskegon has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,027/month
647 Sq Ft
House
$1,407/month
1,027 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 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

Beach Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Churchill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Shettler School

Public

Grades PK-5

Mona Shores Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Reeths-Puffer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Orchard View Middle School

Public

Grades K-12

Timberland Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

Mona Shores High School

Public

Grades 9-12

North Muskegon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Reeths-Puffer High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Orchard View High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Oakridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center
  • Hoffmaster State Park
  • Muskegon State Park

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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.