Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Clare, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Clare

$993/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clare is $993 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $957 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clare

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clare rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Clare, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Clare, MI

Average rent prices in Clare have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $859, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Clare run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$5,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$725

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$950

29%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,149

4%

-

4 bedroom

$1,650

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$5,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

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$993
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$969
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clare, MI is 2% higher than the median rent in Alma, MI.

Discover rentals in Clare, MI

Whispering Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Whispering Winds Apartments

1210 Vinewood St, Clare, MI 48617

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

10561 N Loomis Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Clare

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $993 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clare?

Average rent prices in Clare have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Clare rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clare is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $957 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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