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Rental Market Trends in Clare, MI

What is the average rent in Clare, MI?

$702/month

Average Rent

600 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Clare, MI is $702 per month. This is 57% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Clare more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Clare, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $702 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $815 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$702/month
600 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$815/month
553 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clare, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clare, MI?

Because the average rent in Clare is $702, you’ll want to make about $2,340 per month or $28,080 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.

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Clare, MI

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Brookwood Manor

Brookwood Manor

202 Mary St,
Clare, MI 48617

$711 - $1,070

1-2 Beds

208 Wilcox Pkwy

208 Wilcox Pkwy

208 Wilcox Pkwy,
Clare, MI 48617

$925

1 Bed

Village at Bluegrass

Village at Bluegrass

4300 Collegiate Way,
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

$375 - $550

2-4 Beds

Broadway Lofts

Broadway Lofts

410 W Broadway St,
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

$1,046 - $1,528

Studio - 2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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