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Rental Market Trends in Williamston, MI

What is the average rent in Williamston, MI?

$969/month

Average Rent

576 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Williamston, MI is $969 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Williamston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Williamston, you can expect to pay about $776 per month for a studio, $969 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,339 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,171 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$776/month
315 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$969/month
576 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,339/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,171/month
1,092 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 Williamston, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $15 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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Rent Ranges in Williamston, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Williamston, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Williamston is $969, you’ll want to make about $3,230 per month or $38,760 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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Williamston, MI

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Creek Club Apartments

Creek Club Apartments

1147 W Grand River Ave,
Williamston, MI 48895

$760 - $1,395

Studio - 3 Beds

Webberville Apartments

Webberville Apartments

4699 E Grand River Ave,
Webberville, MI 48892

$919

2 Beds

Newton Place Apartments

Newton Place Apartments

6276 Newton Rd,
Haslett, MI 48840

$1,486 - $3,835

1-4 Beds

Meridian Meadows Apartments

Meridian Meadows Apartments

4555 Paddock Dr,
Okemos, MI 48864

$1,197 - $2,045

1-3 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 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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