Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Alma, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Alma
$1,000/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Alma is $1,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alma
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alma rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Alma, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Alma, MI
Average rent prices in Alma have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,412. 1-bedroom apartments in Alma run $737 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $595 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $700 |  4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,375 | - | - |
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 | $800 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,412 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$595
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
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
$800
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Houses
Average rent
$1,412
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
49%lower than the national median
56%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alma, MI is 17% higher than the median rent in Bay City, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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75%$900
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53%$1,400
6%$1,050
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31%$1,334
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24%$950
7%$950
5%$950
Discover rentals in Alma, MI
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alma
4105 Riverview Dr, Alma, MI 48801
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
1589 Mary Ct, Alma, MI 48801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
240 Windsor St, Alma, MI 48801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alma
4105 Riverview Dr, Alma, MI 48801
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
240 Windsor St, Alma, MI 48801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1589 Mary Ct, Alma, MI 48801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,275
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,000 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alma?
Average rent prices in Alma have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Alma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alma is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alma?
Alma offers good options for renters with pets, as 57% of available apartments welcome furry companions. With an average of 7 listings available monthly, pet owners have multiple choices when searching for their next home.
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).