Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
Clare, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Clare

$1,000/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clare is $1,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$0.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clare

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clare rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Clare, MI

Average rent prices in Clare have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 Clare, MI

Rent prices in Clare vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clare is $950, whereas a house costs $1,435. 1-bedroom apartments in Clare run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $890.

Listings

Studio

$750

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

21%

3 bedroom

$1,275

37%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,000

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

37%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

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 Clare, MI.

Apartments

Average rent

$950

Last year

20%

Condos

Average rent

$1,500

Houses

Average rent

$1,435

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

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

Compare median rent prices in Clare and Alma by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clare

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,112
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clare, MI is 10% lower than the median rent in Alma, MI.

Discover rentals in Clare, MI

1204 Vinewood St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clare

1204 Vinewood Ave - 3

1204 Vinewood St #3, Clare, MI 48617

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
Clarecastle Senior - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

Clarecastle Senior

144 W 4th St, Clare, MI 48617

2 beds

1 bath

$866–$1,054

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.

Call

Whispering Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Whispering Winds Apartments

1210 Vinewood St, Clare, MI 48617

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.
The Clare Lofts (Clare 32 LLC) - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3h ago

8.3

Very good

The Clare Lofts (Clare 32 LLC)

235 Dwyer St, Clare, MI 48617

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,300

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.
The Clare Lofts (Clare 32 LLC) - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3h ago

8.3

Very good

The Clare Lofts (Clare 32 LLC)

235 Dwyer St, Clare, MI 48617

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,300

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.
Clarecastle Senior - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

Clarecastle Senior

144 W 4th St, Clare, MI 48617

2 beds

1 bath

$866–$1,054

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.

Call

Whispering Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Whispering Winds Apartments

1210 Vinewood St, Clare, MI 48617

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.
Clarecastle Senior - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

Clarecastle Senior

144 W 4th St, Clare, MI 48617

2 beds

1 bath

$866–$1,054

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.

Call

Whispering Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Whispering Winds Apartments

1210 Vinewood St, Clare, MI 48617

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.
The Clare Lofts (Clare 32 LLC) - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3h ago

8.3

Very good

The Clare Lofts (Clare 32 LLC)

235 Dwyer St, Clare, MI 48617

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,300

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.
1204 Vinewood St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clare

1204 Vinewood Ave - 3

1204 Vinewood St #3, Clare, MI 48617

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
Clarecastle Senior - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

Clarecastle Senior

144 W 4th St, Clare, MI 48617

2 beds

1 bath

$866–$1,054

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.

Call

Whispering Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Whispering Winds Apartments

1210 Vinewood St, Clare, MI 48617

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.
1204 Vinewood St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clare

1204 Vinewood Ave - 3

1204 Vinewood St #3, Clare, MI 48617

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Clare, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Clare rental market.

How much is rent in Clare?

The average rent in Clare is $1,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clare?

Average rent prices in Clare have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Clare rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clare is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clare?

To comfortably afford rent in Clare, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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