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Rental Market Trends in Michigan

$1,144/month

Average Rent

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

+$25

Average Price Increase

Ranked 16th

Least Expensive Rent by State

32,550

Available Rentals

Flint, MI

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Michigan?

As of March 2026, the average rent in Michigan is $1,144/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 $1,058 per month for a studio, $1,144 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,413 for a two-bedroom apartment in Michigan. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,876 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,058/month
461 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,144/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,413/month
997 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,876/month
1,358 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
$780/month
666 Sq Ft
Warren
$997/month
735 Sq Ft
Lansing
$1,004/month
655 Sq Ft
Westland
$1,013/month
695 Sq Ft
Detroit
$1,096/month
660 Sq Ft
Sterling Heights
$1,098/month
730 Sq Ft
Kalamazoo
$1,102/month
710 Sq Ft
Southfield
$1,177/month
846 Sq Ft
Wyoming
$1,222/month
686 Sq Ft
Livonia
$1,279/month
780 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.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ann Arbor
$1,649/month
711 Sq Ft
Rochester Hills
$1,424/month
764 Sq Ft
Troy
$1,421/month
808 Sq Ft
Grand Rapids
$1,353/month
683 Sq Ft
Dearborn
$1,316/month
749 Sq Ft
Farmington Hills
$1,292/month
762 Sq Ft
Livonia
$1,279/month
780 Sq Ft
Wyoming
$1,222/month
686 Sq Ft
Southfield
$1,177/month
846 Sq Ft
Kalamazoo
$1,102/month
710 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Michigan

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