Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Garden City, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Garden City

$1,520/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garden City is $1,520 per month as of May 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $429 less per month.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garden City

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garden City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Garden City, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Garden City, MI

Average rent prices in Garden City have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 Garden City, MI

Rent prices in Garden City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Garden City is $1,145, whereas a house costs $1,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Garden City run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

No Change

251%

1 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,250

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,895

2%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

43%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

251%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

43%

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

Compare median rent prices in Garden City and Allen Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Garden City

Median rent price$1,520
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garden City, MI is 13% higher than the median rent in Allen Park, MI.

Discover rentals in Garden City, MI

31471 Block St - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Apartment for rent in Garden City

Huron River Garden City - 71-204

31471 Block St, Garden City, MI 48135

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

31045 Sheridan Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

House for rent

Available Apr 17

5839 Helen St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Garden City

5839 Helen St

5839 Helen St, Garden City, MI 48135

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

536 North Leona Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

House for rent

Available May 6

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Frequently asked questions for Garden City, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Garden City rental market.

How much is rent in Garden City?

The average rent in Garden City is $1,520 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garden City?

Average rent prices in Garden City have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Garden City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garden City is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $429 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Garden City?

To comfortably afford rent in Garden City, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Garden City?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Garden City, MI is $951, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,174.

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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