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Rental Market Trends in Utica, MI

What is the average rent in Utica, MI?

$940/month

Average Rent

648 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Utica, MI is $940 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Utica more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Utica, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $940 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,667 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,191 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$940/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,667/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,191/month
1,636 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 Utica, MI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $19 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Utica, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Utica, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Utica is $940, you’ll want to make about $3,133 per month or $37,596 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.

City

Utica, MI

66 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Utica, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Utica we think you'll love

Encore Townhomes

Encore Townhomes

45797 Utica Park Blvd,
Utica, MI 48315

$1,900 - $2,550

2-3 Beds

The Town Center Villas

The Town Center Villas

14209 Lakeside Blvd N,
Shelby Township, MI 48315

$1,550 - $1,925

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Sterling Center Apartments

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44677 Schoenherr Rd,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313

$1,425 - $2,000

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Tigris Tower

Tigris Tower

43700 Van Dyke Ave,
Sterling Heights, MI 48314

$1,081 - $1,291

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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 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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