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Rental Market Trends in Saint Joseph, MI

What is the average rent in Saint Joseph, MI?

$963/month

Average Rent

594 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Saint Joseph, MI is $963 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Saint Joseph more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saint Joseph, you can expect to pay about $846 per month for a studio, $963 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,158 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,588 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$846/month
391 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$963/month
594 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,158/month
896 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,588/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,442/month
1,624 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 Saint Joseph, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Saint Joseph, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Joseph, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
57% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Saint Joseph is $963, you’ll want to make about $3,210 per month or $38,520 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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Saint Joseph, MI

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2767 Oakwood Ln

2767 Oakwood Ln,
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

$2,650 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 1 Month Lease

511 Donna Dr

511 Donna Dr

511 Donna Dr,
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

$2,750 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Hambley Flats

Hambley Flats

822 Ship St,
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

$1,950

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Westview Apartments

2702 Lakeshore Dr,
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

$1,099 - $1,575

1-3 Beds

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United States Michigan Saint Joseph Rental Trends

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 February 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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