Saginaw

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Saginaw, MI

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Saginaw has entertainment, a local farmers market, and Spirit!

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Welcome to Saginaw, Michigan, situated along the Saginaw River. This mid-sized city offers renters an appealing combination of city amenities and outdoor spaces, with current average rents ranging from $574 for a studio to $1,841 for a four-bedroom home, showing moderate increases of 2-10% over the past year. Downtown features independent restaurants and coffee shops, while the historic Temple Theatre and Dow Event Center host year-round performances and events. Ojibway Island provides recreational paths and green spaces, and the Japanese Cultural Center gardens reflect the city's sister-city connection with Tokushima, Japan.

The city's neighborhoods each offer distinct characteristics. The Cathedral District preserves its historic architecture, while Old Town combines preserved buildings with dining and shopping options. Downtown features apartment living in restored buildings, including the Bancroft and Eddy apartments. Parks and gardens enhance the cityscape, from the Lucille E. Andersen Memorial Rose Garden to numerous neighborhood parks. Originally a lumber town that later embraced automotive manufacturing, Saginaw now supports emerging industries. Educational opportunities are available through Delta College's downtown location, which opened in 2019, and nearby Saginaw Valley State University. The rental market shows continued growth, with two and three-bedroom units experiencing respective increases of 6.6% and 6.1% over the past year.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Saginaw, MI is $608 for a studio, $859 for one bedroom, $1,025 for two bedrooms, and $1,309 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saginaw has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$859/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$1,131/month
725 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

44

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

Hemmeter Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

323 Students

Robert B Havens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

394 Students

Handley School

Public

Grades PK-5

303 Students

Arrowwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

437 Students

Jessie Loomis School

Public

Grades PK-6

348 Students

Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

399 Students

Carrollton High School

Public

Grades 8-12

484 Students

Swan Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

386 Students

White Pine Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

940 Students

BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrah

Public

Grades 6-8

365 Students

Swan Valley High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

536 Students

Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

399 Students

Heritage High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,396 Students

Carrollton High School

Public

Grades 8-12

484 Students

Arthur Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

726 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
  • Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
  • William H. Haithco Recreation Area
  • Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
  • Price Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • MBS International
  • 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 November 2025.