Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Escanaba, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Escanaba

$1,250/mo

decreased by58%

vs previous year

The average rent in Escanaba is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Escanaba

6

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Escanaba rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 58% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $2,475. 2-bedroom apartments in Escanaba run $1,175 on average.

Listings

2 bedroom

$1,175

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,500

-

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

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$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Escanaba, MI is 4% lower than the median rent in Gladstone, MI.

Discover rentals in Escanaba, MI

214 N 14th St #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Escanaba

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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.
111 N 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.5

Very good

111 N 12th St

111 N 12th St, Escanaba, MI 49829

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.
State Highway M35 #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Escanaba

🏡 Charming 3-Bedroom Home All on One Level! 🏡

State Highway M35 #NA, Escanaba, MI 49829

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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 Escanaba, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Escanaba rental market.

How much is rent in Escanaba?

The average rent in Escanaba is $1,250 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Escanaba?

Average rent prices in Escanaba have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 58% since last year.

How does Escanaba rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Escanaba is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/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