Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Lapeer, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Lapeer

$1,205/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lapeer is $1,205 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $735 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lapeer

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lapeer rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lapeer, MI

Average rent prices in Lapeer have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Lapeer, MI

Rent prices in Lapeer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lapeer is $1,109, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Lapeer run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,205.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

28%

248%

1 bedroom

$817

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,120

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,349

30%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,250

3%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

248%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$817

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

52%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lapeer and Brandon Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lapeer

Median rent price$1,205
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lapeer, MI is 4% lower than the median rent in Brandon Township, MI.

Discover rentals in Lapeer, MI

Drakeshire Apartments (Suzanne Apartments LLC) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Drakeshire Apartments (Suzanne Apartments LLC)

55 Suzanne Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$875

Apartment for rent

185 Jacqualyn Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lapeer

Won't last long!

185 Jacqualyn Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

House for rent

Available Jul 9

549 S Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lapeer

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

House for rent

Available Jul 27

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Frequently asked questions for Lapeer, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Lapeer rental market.

How much is rent in Lapeer?

The average rent in Lapeer is $1,205 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lapeer?

Average rent prices in Lapeer have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Lapeer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lapeer is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $735 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lapeer?

To comfortably afford rent in Lapeer, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lapeer?

Based on our current listings, Lapeer welcomes pet owners with 67% of rental apartments being pet-friendly. With an average of 27 listings available monthly, this works out to about 18 pet-welcoming apartments each month.

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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