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Rental Market Trends in Saginaw, MI

What is the average rent in Saginaw, MI?

$864/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Saginaw, MI is $864 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Saginaw more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saginaw, you can expect to pay about $608 per month for a studio, $864 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,030 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,319 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$608/month
389 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$864/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,030/month
929 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,319/month
1,307 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$944/month
571 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,359/month
1,152 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 Saginaw, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $26 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Saginaw, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saginaw, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
48% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Saginaw is $864, you’ll want to make about $2,880 per month or $34,560 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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Saginaw, MI

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AUTUMN RIDGE APARTMENTS

AUTUMN RIDGE APARTMENTS

3670 Hess Ave,
Saginaw, MI 48601

$875 - $1,095

1-3 Beds

Sterling Crest Apartments

Sterling Crest Apartments

1307 Tittabawassee Rd,
Saginaw, MI 48604

$1,194 - $1,954

2-3 Beds

Fox Glen Apartments

Fox Glen Apartments

6301 Fox Glen Dr,
Saginaw, MI 48638

$740 - $1,085

Studio - 2 Beds

Waters Landing Apartments

Waters Landing Apartments

42201 Harbour Towne Dr,
Saginaw, MI 48603

$1,516

3 Beds

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LR Management
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  • 14,592

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Peak Capital Partners
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MTH Management
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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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