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Rental Market Trends in Yale, MI

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Yale, MI is $963/month.

Rent in Yale is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$963/month

Average Rent

980 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.3%

Change / Year

3

Available Apartments

Yale rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Yale average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Yale average $963 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Yale average per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Yale average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$963/month
980 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Yale, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Yale, MI

September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Yale, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Yale 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.

City

Yale, MI

3 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Yale, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

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    Croswell

    Avg Rent: $877/month

  • Imlay City

    Imlay City

    Avg Rent: $859/month

  • Kimball Township

    Kimball Township

    Avg Rent: $454/month

  • Fort Gratiot

    Fort Gratiot

    Avg Rent: $850/month

Apartment Communities in Yale We Think You'll Love

420 North St

420 North St

420 North St,
Yale, MI 48097

1 Bed | $1,100

420 North St

420 North St

420 North St,
Yale, MI 48097

2 Beds | $1,200

420 North St

420 North St

420 North St,
Yale, MI 48097

2 Beds | $1,200

Hickory Square Apartments

Hickory Square Apartments

1939 Shagbark Ln,
Imlay City, MI 48444

1-3 Beds | $865 - $1,275

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Yale?

The average rent in Yale is $963 per month, which is 42.2% lower than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Yale?

Rents in Yale, MI are increasing, with prices up 0.3% year-over-year and $4 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Yale?

In Yale, MI, 100% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Michigan Yale 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 September 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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