Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Decatur, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Decatur

$1,105/mo

increased by53%

vs previous year

The average rent in Decatur is $1,105 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $795 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Decatur

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Decatur rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 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 increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 53% 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 $1,042, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$945

-

-

1 bedroom

$945

No Change

31%

2 bedroom

$1,315

4%

76%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$945

1 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

76%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

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

Median rent price$1,105
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, MI is 8% lower than the median rent in Bangor, MI.

Discover rentals in Decatur, MI

460 Lee Ave #460 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

$1025 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Decatur

460 Lee Ave #460, Decatur, MI 49045

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

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 Decatur, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur rental market.

How much is rent in Decatur?

The average rent in Decatur is $1,105 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Decatur?

Average rent prices in Decatur have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 53% since last year.

How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Decatur is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 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 $44,000/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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