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Saline, MI Area Guide

Savor suburban convenience and a small-town atmosphere

Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale Welcoming Lush Riverside Historic Vibrant Close-Knit Convenient

Located about nine miles south of Ann Arbor, Saline is a lush, picturesque suburb that was initially named for its ancient, natural salt springs. Today, Saline offers residents access to top-rated schools, dynamic cultural and recreational activities, a vibrant downtown area, one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experiences, and close proximity to big-city luxuries.

Saline’s close-knit community comes together for more than 40 major community events every year, including the popular Celtic Festival. Recreational opportunities abound in Saline, with 13 city parks and a full-service recreation center in town. Saline is just a ten-minute drive from Ann Arbor and a 45-minute drive from Detroit. Convenient access to U.S. 12 makes getting around from Saline simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Saline, MI is $957 for one bedroom, $1,264 for two bedrooms, and $2,678 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saline has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$957/month
754 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 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

Saline Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Saline High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rolling Hills Park
  • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
  • County Farm Park
  • Nichols Arboretum

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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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.