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Rental Market Trends in Plainwell, MI

What is the average rent in Plainwell, MI?

$886/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Plainwell, MI is $886 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Plainwell more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Plainwell, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $886 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,029 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,555 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$886/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,029/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,555/month
1,421 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 Plainwell, MI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $30 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Plainwell, MI
Last Updated November 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Plainwell, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
67% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Plainwell is $886, you’ll want to make about $2,953 per month or $35,436 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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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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