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Rental Market Trends in Buchanan, MI

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Buchanan, MI is $836/month.

Rent in Buchanan is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$836/month

Average Rent

501 Sq Ft

Average Size

+4.2%

Change / Year

2

Available Apartments

Buchanan rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Buchanan average $714 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Buchanan average $836 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Buchanan average $924 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Buchanan average $1,200 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$714/month
102 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$836/month
501 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$924/month
805 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,200/month
956 Sq Ft
View Buchanan Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Buchanan, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.2%, which averages out to $35 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Buchanan, MI

August 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Buchanan, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
60% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Buchanan, MI?

Because the average rent in Buchanan is $836, you’ll want to make about $2,786 per month or $33,432 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Buchanan, MI

2 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Buchanan, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Buchanan, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Niles

    Niles

    Avg Rent: $853/month

  • Berrien Springs

    Berrien Springs

    Avg Rent: $865/month

  • New Carlisle

    New Carlisle

    Avg Rent: $1,177/month

  • South Bend

    South Bend

    Avg Rent: $1,223/month

Apartment Communities in Buchanan We Think You'll Love

113 W Dewey St

113 W Dewey St

113 W Dewey St,
Buchanan, MI 49107

2 Beds | $1,200

114 W Alexander St

114 W Alexander St

114 W Alexander St,
Buchanan, MI 49107

3 Beds | $1,900

University Edge

University Edge

4000 Braemore Ave,
South Bend, IN 46637

1-4 Beds | $599 - $1,830

Castle Point

Castle Point

18011 Cleveland Rd,
South Bend, IN 46637

1-3 Beds | $852 - $1,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Buchanan?

The average rent in Buchanan is $836 per month, which is 49.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Buchanan?

Rents in Buchanan, MI are increasing, with prices up 4.2% year-over-year and $35 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Buchanan?

In Buchanan, MI, 60% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Michigan Buchanan Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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