Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Buchanan, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Buchanan

$1,202/mo

increased by41%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buchanan is $1,202 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $698 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buchanan

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buchanan rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Buchanan, MI

Average rent prices in Buchanan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 41% 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 Buchanan, MI

Rent prices in Buchanan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buchanan is $1,000, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Buchanan run $878 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,185.

Listings

Studio

$990

-

-

1 bedroom

$900

4%

24%

2 bedroom

$1,347

1%

72%

3 bedroom

$2,500

8%

31%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$990

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

72%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Buchanan and Cassopolis by all bedroom counts and property types.

Buchanan

Median rent price$1,202
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,202
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buchanan, MI is equal to the median rent in Cassopolis, MI.

Discover rentals in Buchanan, MI

Metea Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

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Metea Court Apartments

809 Rynearson St, Buchanan, MI 49107

1–2 beds

1 bath

$782–$946

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Buchanan, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Buchanan rental market.

How much is rent in Buchanan?

The average rent in Buchanan is $1,202 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buchanan?

Average rent prices in Buchanan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.

How does Buchanan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buchanan is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $698 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Buchanan?

To comfortably afford rent in Buchanan, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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).

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