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Rental Market Trends in Saginaw, MI

What is the average rent in Saginaw, MI?

$887/month

Average Rent

683 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Saginaw, MI is $887 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $637 per month for a studio, $887 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,052 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,329 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$637/month
389 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$887/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,052/month
938 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,329/month
1,307 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$899/month
574 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,065/month
649 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 4.3%, which averages out to $38 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Saginaw, MI
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saginaw, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
48% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $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 $887, you’ll want to make about $2,956 per month or $35,472 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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Apartment communities in Saginaw we think you'll love

Sterling Crest Apartments

Sterling Crest Apartments

1307 Tittabawassee Rd,
Saginaw, MI 48604

$1,284 - $2,951

2-3 Beds

Fox Glen Apartments

Fox Glen Apartments

6301 Fox Glen Dr,
Saginaw, MI 48638

$740 - $1,125

Studio - 2 Beds

BiBi's Paradise Villas

BiBi's Paradise Villas

5999 Paradise Circle,
Saginaw, MI 48604

$2,100 - $2,300

2 Beds

Arbor Trails

Arbor Trails

3289 Schust Rd,
Saginaw, MI 48603

$1,287 - $3,173

1-4 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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