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Rental Market Trends in Michigan

Updated July 2026

$1,171/month

Average Rent

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

+$22

Average Price Increase

Ranked 16th

Least Expensive Rent by State

30,372

Available Rentals

Flint, MI

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Michigan?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Michigan is $1,171/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 $1,077 per month for a studio, $1,171 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,458 for a two-bedroom apartment in Michigan. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,935 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,077/month
458 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,171/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,458/month
997 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,935/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
$798/month
693 Sq Ft
Warren
$999/month
724 Sq Ft
Lansing
$1,029/month
657 Sq Ft
Westland
$1,046/month
695 Sq Ft
Detroit
$1,114/month
659 Sq Ft
Sterling Heights
$1,124/month
723 Sq Ft
Kalamazoo
$1,126/month
716 Sq Ft
Southfield
$1,215/month
834 Sq Ft
Wyoming
$1,247/month
685 Sq Ft
Livonia
$1,338/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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ann Arbor
$1,698/month
708 Sq Ft
Rochester Hills
$1,497/month
763 Sq Ft
Troy
$1,457/month
809 Sq Ft
Grand Rapids
$1,387/month
672 Sq Ft
Dearborn
$1,373/month
749 Sq Ft
Farmington Hills
$1,352/month
762 Sq Ft
Livonia
$1,338/month
780 Sq Ft
Wyoming
$1,247/month
685 Sq Ft
Southfield
$1,215/month
834 Sq Ft
Kalamazoo
$1,126/month
716 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Michigan

30,372 Available Apartments for Rent

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† 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.


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