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Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$1,180/mo
55%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $1,180 per month as of May 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $770 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Decatur rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Decatur, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Decatur, MI
Average rent prices in Decatur have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 55% 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
Decatur, MI
Rent prices in Decatur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $1,160, whereas a house costs $2,245. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $810 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 54% | |
2 bedroom | $1,285 |  20% | 70% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 57% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | - |
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 Decatur, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,160 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,245 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$810
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last year
54%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
70%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
57%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
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 Decatur, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Houses
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Decatur, 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 Decatur, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Decatur and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.
Decatur
39%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, MI is 26% lower than the median rent in Bangor, MI.
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Frequently asked questions for Decatur, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur rental market.
How much is rent in Decatur?
The average rent in Decatur is $1,180 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Decatur?
Average rent prices in Decatur have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 55% since last year.
How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Decatur is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?
To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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).