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Rental Market Trends in Okemos, MI

What is the average rent in Okemos, MI?

$1,303/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Okemos, MI is $1,303 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Okemos more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Okemos, you can expect to pay about $1,444 per month for a studio, $1,303 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,630 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,260 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,444/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,303/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,630/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,260/month
1,348 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 Okemos, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $43 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Okemos?

Based on current rent prices, Forest Hills and Meridian Township/Okemos" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Okemos.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Forest Hills
$1,151/month
726 Sq Ft
Meridian Township/Okemos
$1,269/month
713 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Okemos?

Based on current rent prices, Meridian Township/Okemos and Forest Hills" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Okemos.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meridian Township/Okemos
$1,269/month
713 Sq Ft
Forest Hills
$1,151/month
726 Sq Ft

Which Okemos neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Okemos with the most apartments available are Meridian Township/Okemos and Forest Hills" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meridian Township/Okemos
$1,269/month
713 Sq Ft
Forest Hills
$1,151/month
726 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Okemos is $1,303, you’ll want to make about $4,343 per month or $52,116 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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Apartment Averages

Forest Hills

Okemos, MI

Meridian Township/Okemos

Okemos, MI

Studio
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$1,444/month
One Bedroom
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$1,204/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,451/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,239/month
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$1,285 - $2,711

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$1,036 - $1,366

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† 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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