Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 9, 2026
Average rent in
Alma, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 9, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Alma
$1,050/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Alma is $1,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alma
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alma, MI
Average rent prices in Alma have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Alma, MI
Rent prices in Alma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alma is $900, whereas a house costs $1,324. 1-bedroom apartments in Alma run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,290 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $775 | No Change |  12% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,304 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,875 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Alma, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,324 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,290
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,304
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Alma, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$1,324
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Alma, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Alma, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Alma and Bay City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alma
45%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alma, MI is 11% higher than the median rent in Bay City, MI.
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Discover rentals in Alma, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
213 W Downie St #B, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
112 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
1589 Mary Ct, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
240 Windsor St, Alma, MI 48801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$890
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1589 Mary Ct, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
240 Windsor St, Alma, MI 48801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$890
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
112 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
112 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
240 Windsor St, Alma, MI 48801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$890
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1589 Mary Ct, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
213 W Downie St #B, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
240 Windsor St, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$890
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
213 W Downie St #B, Alma, MI 48801
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
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Frequently asked questions for Alma, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Alma rental market.
How much is rent in Alma?
The average rent in Alma is $1,050 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alma?
Average rent prices in Alma have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Alma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alma is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alma?
To comfortably afford rent in Alma, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).