Last updated on May 31, 2026

Average rent in
Kalkaska, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Kalkaska

$1,725/mo

increased by103%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kalkaska is $1,725 per month as of May 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kalkaska

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kalkaska rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 Kalkaska, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Kalkaska, MI

Average rent prices in Kalkaska have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 103% 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 Kalkaska, MI

Rent prices in Kalkaska vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kalkaska is $1,072, whereas a house costs $2,087. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalkaska run $886 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $972.

Listings

Studio

$1,148

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,153

4%

55%

2 bedroom

$1,800

14%

118%

3 bedroom

$2,025

25%

173%

4 bedroom

$3,145

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,148

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,153

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

55%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

118%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

173%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,145

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

Compare median rent prices in Kalkaska and Alpena by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kalkaska

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalkaska, MI is 5% higher than the median rent in Alpena, MI.

Discover rentals in Kalkaska, MI

Senior Haven - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Senior Haven

2180 N Birch St, Kalkaska, MI 49646

1–2 beds

1 bath

$886–$972

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kalkaska, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kalkaska rental market.

How much is rent in Kalkaska?

The average rent in Kalkaska is $1,725 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kalkaska?

Average rent prices in Kalkaska have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 103% since last year.

How does Kalkaska rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kalkaska is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kalkaska?

To comfortably afford rent in Kalkaska, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/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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