Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Galesburg, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Galesburg

$1,195/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Galesburg is $1,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $715 less per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Galesburg

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Galesburg 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 Galesburg, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Galesburg, MI

Average rent prices in Galesburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 Galesburg, MI

Rent prices in Galesburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Galesburg is $1,062, whereas a house costs $1,349. 1-bedroom apartments in Galesburg run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$750

23%

53%

1 bedroom

$1,135

7%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,305

8%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,599

2972%

-

4 bedroom

$1,750

20%

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,135

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,305

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

2972%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Galesburg and Augusta by all bedroom counts and property types.

Galesburg

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$980
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Galesburg, MI is 22% higher than the median rent in Augusta, MI.

Discover rentals in Galesburg, MI

161 Gale Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

161 Gale Avenue

161 Gale Ave, Galesburg, MI 49053

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$975

Apartment for rent

151 E Battle Creek St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Galesburg

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Galesburg, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Galesburg rental market.

How much is rent in Galesburg?

The average rent in Galesburg is $1,195 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Galesburg?

Average rent prices in Galesburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Galesburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Galesburg is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $715 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Galesburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Galesburg, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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