Last updated May 21, 2026
Average Rent in Michigan (2026)
Average rent across Michigan is $1,710/mo as of May 2026, based on 483 units tracked daily across 25 cities and 54 apartment communities. Rents are down $127 (7.1%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $750 to $5,700.
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Michigan Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | $1,454 | -$143 | 117 | $990 |
| Clinton Township | $1,421 | +$9 | 66 | $990 |
| Detroit | $1,969 | +$106 | 63 | $975 |
| Ann Arbor | $2,225 | +$32 | 32 | $1,249 |
| Lansing | $1,556 | -$239 | 27 | $750 |
| Warren | $1,428 | -$11 | 22 | $1,013 |
| Farmington Hills | $1,873 | -$3 | 21 | $1,256 |
| Kalamazoo | $1,913 | +$38 | 20 | $1,000 |
| Pontiac | $2,234 | +$42 | 18 | $1,663 |
| Livonia | $1,265 | -- | 17 | $919 |
| Auburn Hills | $2,267 | +$84 | 17 | $1,848 |
| Troy | $2,071 | +$9 | 13 | $1,616 |
| Macomb | $1,366 | -$3 | 9 | $1,189 |
| Dearborn | $1,126 | +$51 | 8 | $975 |
| Westland | $2,358 | -$39 | 7 | $1,120 |
| West Bloomfield Township | $2,501 | -$9 | 6 | $2,136 |
| Plymouth | $2,582 | -$118 | 5 | $1,800 |
| Roseville | $1,398 | +$7 | 3 | $1,325 |
| Flint | $1,051 | +$10 | 3 | $1,051 |
| Utica | $2,150 | -- | 2 | $2,150 |
Show 5 smaller Michigan cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Township | $1,272 | -- | 2 | $1,108 |
| Grand Rapids | $1,645 | +$39 | 2 | $1,475 |
| Waterford Township | $1,663 | -- | 1 | $1,663 |
| Royal Oak | $2,500 | -- | 1 | $2,500 |
| Farmington | $1,269 | -- | 1 | $1,269 |
Which Michigan Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Michigan cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Michigan broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,530 | $919 | $3,100 | 177 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,775 | $750 | $5,700 | 235 |
4 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Michigan Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Michigan apartments.
Explore Michigan apartments on the map
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What is the average rent in Michigan?
The average rent in Michigan is $1,710 per month as of May 2026, based on 483 units tracked across 25 cities.
Which Michigan city has the cheapest rent?
Farmington has the lowest average rent in Michigan at $1,269 per month, with units starting from $1,269.
Are rents going up or down in Michigan?
Rents in Michigan have decreased by $127 (7.1%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Michigan?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Michigan is $1,530 per month, with 177 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Michigan?
Sterling Heights is the most expensive city in Michigan with an average rent of $1,454 per month.
How many apartments are available in Michigan?
We track 483 individual units across 54 apartment communities in 25 Michigan cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Michigan?
Studio data is currently being collected.
How often are Michigan rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Michigan rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.