Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Gaylord, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Gaylord

$962/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gaylord is $962 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $937 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gaylord

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gaylord rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 Gaylord, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Gaylord, MI

Average rent prices in Gaylord have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 Gaylord, MI

Rent prices in Gaylord vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gaylord is $973, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Gaylord run $930 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,370.

Listings

Studio

$1,975

11%

22%

1 bedroom

$812

11%

10%

2 bedroom

$886

18%

21%

3 bedroom

$2,100

34%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$886

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gaylord and Boyne City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gaylord

Median rent price$962
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,749
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gaylord, MI is 45% lower than the median rent in Boyne City, MI.

Discover rentals in Gaylord, MI

Pines45 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Pines45 Apartments

45 Fraser Blvd, Gaylord, MI 49735

1 bed

1 bath

$1,330

Price drop

Alpine Haus - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Alpine Haus

504 Random Ln, Gaylord, MI 49735

1 bed

1 bath

$973

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1125 Ted Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gaylord

0BR/1.0BA

1125 Ted Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735

Studio

1 bath

$850

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Frequently asked questions for Gaylord, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Gaylord rental market.

How much is rent in Gaylord?

The average rent in Gaylord is $962 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gaylord?

Average rent prices in Gaylord have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Gaylord rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gaylord is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $937 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gaylord?

To comfortably afford rent in Gaylord, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/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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