Last updated on September 1, 2026

Average rent in
Marquette, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Marquette

$1,669/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marquette is $1,669 per month as of August 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $241 less per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marquette

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marquette rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Marquette, MI

Average rent prices in Marquette have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Marquette, MI

Rent prices in Marquette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marquette is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Marquette run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,751

5%

16%

1 bedroom

$925

5%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,325

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,331

4%

39%

4 bedroom

$89,900

3%

3370%

Studio

Average rent

$1,751

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,331

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$89,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3370%

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

Compare median rent prices in Marquette and Escanaba by all bedroom counts and property types.

Marquette

Median rent price$1,669
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,087
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marquette, MI is 53% higher than the median rent in Escanaba, MI.

Cost of living in Marquette, MI

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services3% lower
Groceries4% higher
Health3% higher
Housing27% lower
Transportation5% higher
Utilities1% lower

Discover rentals in Marquette, MI

Black Rock Crossing - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

19h ago

7.3

Very good

Black Rock Crossing

1506 W Ridge St, Marquette, MI 49855

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$314–$1,195

Apartment for rent

Lost Creek - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

14h ago

7.1

Very good

Lost Creek

200 Lost Creek Dr, Marquette, MI 49855

1–3 beds

1 bath

$606–$1,331

Apartment for rent

Call

612 Willow Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

612 Willow Road

612 Willow Rd, Marquette, MI 49855

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

128 Rock St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Marquette

128 Rock Street - 2

128 Rock St #2, Marquette, MI 49855

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

Available Jul 3

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Frequently asked questions for Marquette, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Marquette rental market.

How much is rent in Marquette?

The average rent in Marquette is $1,669 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marquette?

Average rent prices in Marquette have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Marquette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marquette is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $241 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Marquette?

To comfortably afford rent in Marquette, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Marquette, running about 28.7% lower than December rates, which see the highest prices of the year.

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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