Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Escanaba, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Escanaba

$950/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Escanaba is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Escanaba

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Escanaba rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%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 Escanaba, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Escanaba, MI

Average rent prices in Escanaba have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Escanaba, MI

Rent prices in Escanaba vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Escanaba is $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Escanaba run $892 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

1 bedroom

$935

5%

-

2 bedroom

$950

3%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$935

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Escanaba and Gladstone by all bedroom counts and property types.

Escanaba

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Escanaba, MI is 7% lower than the median rent in Gladstone, MI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$955

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$1,200

increased by87%
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Discover rentals in Escanaba, MI

425 S 14th St #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Apartment for rent in Escanaba

For Rent: 2-Bedroom Apartment in Escanaba

425 S 14th St #UPPER, Escanaba, MI 49829

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

624 Ludington St #307 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Escanaba

624 Ludington St Deltaplex

624 Ludington St #307, Escanaba, MI 49829

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1801 3rd Ave N #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Escanaba

Upper 2-Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location

1801 3rd Ave N #1, Escanaba, MI 49829

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

520 S 13th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Escanaba

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Escanaba

520 S 13th St #2, Escanaba, MI 49829

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Escanaba, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Escanaba rental market.

How much is rent in Escanaba?

The average rent in Escanaba is $950 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Escanaba?

Average rent prices in Escanaba have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Escanaba rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Escanaba is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Escanaba?

To comfortably afford rent in Escanaba, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Escanaba
Apartments for rent in Gladstone
Apartments for rent in Gwinn

Houses for rent in Gwinn

1809 3rd Ave N, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
517 1st Ave S, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
520 S 13th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
806 S 16th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
511 S 13th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
518 S 8th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
1801 3rd Ave N, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
624 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
1600 S 30th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
214 S 8th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
220 S 15th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
320 N 11th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
806 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
1113 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
1603 11th Avenue North, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
300 S 5th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
3181 18th Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
3660 Lake Shore, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
417 South 9th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA
421 S 7th St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA