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Rental Market Trends in Michigan

$1,138/month

Average Rent

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

+$30

Average Price Increase

Ranked 16th

Least Expensive Rent by State

31,234

Available Rentals

Flint, MI

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Michigan?

As of September 2025, the average rent in Michigan is $1,138/month. When you rent an apartment in Michigan, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,034 per month for a studio, $1,138 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,419 for a two-bedroom apartment in Michigan. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,882 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,034/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,138/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,419/month
997 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,882/month
1,356 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Michigan?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Michigan to live are Flint, Warren and Lansing.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Flint
$771/month
671 Sq Ft
Warren
$983/month
731 Sq Ft
Lansing
$990/month
652 Sq Ft
Westland
$1,008/month
697 Sq Ft
Kalamazoo
$1,073/month
701 Sq Ft
Sterling Heights
$1,088/month
724 Sq Ft
Detroit
$1,108/month
660 Sq Ft
Southfield
$1,194/month
834 Sq Ft
Wyoming
$1,252/month
691 Sq Ft
Farmington Hills
$1,254/month
762 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Michigan?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Michigan to live are Ann Arbor, Rochester Hills and Troy.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ann Arbor
$1,655/month
711 Sq Ft
Rochester Hills
$1,435/month
809 Sq Ft
Troy
$1,404/month
805 Sq Ft
Grand Rapids
$1,346/month
683 Sq Ft
Dearborn
$1,339/month
749 Sq Ft
Livonia
$1,255/month
778 Sq Ft
Farmington Hills
$1,254/month
762 Sq Ft
Wyoming
$1,252/month
691 Sq Ft
Southfield
$1,194/month
834 Sq Ft
Detroit
$1,108/month
660 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Michigan

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