Last updated on June 11, 2026

Average rent in
Marlette, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Marlette

$850/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marlette is $850 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marlette

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

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

Rent trends in Marlette, MI

Average rent prices in Marlette have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Marlette, MI

Rent prices in Marlette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marlette is $800, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Marlette run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $835.

Listings

Studio

$8,333

No Change

942%

1 bedroom

$792

7%

No Change

2 bedroom

$825

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$8,333

Last year

942%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$792

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

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

Compare median rent prices in Marlette and Bruce Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Marlette

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marlette, MI is 42% lower than the median rent in Bruce Township, MI.

Discover rentals in Marlette, MI

Ayre Village Commons - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

Ayre Village Commons

2900 Ayre St, Marlette, MI 48453

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$900

Apartment for rent

6525 W Marlette Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Marlette

Updated 3BR Home with Stylish Kitchen & Flooring

6525 W Marlette Rd, Marlette, MI 48453

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Condo for rent

Available Dec 16

6525 W Marlette Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marlette

Updated 3BR Home with Stylish Kitchen & Flooring

6525 W Marlette Rd #B, Marlette, MI 48453

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

6535 Marlette St., - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.6

Very good

6535 Marlette St.,

6535 Marlette Street, Marlette, MI 48453

4 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 12

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Frequently asked questions for Marlette, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Marlette rental market.

How much is rent in Marlette?

The average rent in Marlette is $850 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marlette?

Average rent prices in Marlette have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Marlette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marlette is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Marlette?

To comfortably afford rent in Marlette, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Marlette, Michigan welcomes pet owners with excellent rental options. Pet-friendly policies are available across the rental market, making it easy to find housing that accommodates your animals.

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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