Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 29, 2026
Average rent in
Marquette, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Marquette
$1,621/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Marquette is $1,621 per month as of May 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $329 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Marquette
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Marquette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Marquette, MI
Average rent prices in Marquette have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Marquette run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,664 | 2% |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 7% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 16% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Marquette, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,395 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,597 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,664
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Marquette, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
5%
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
17%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Marquette, MI is 71% higher than the median rent in Escanaba, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$950
45%$1,000
$1,200
$1,500
2%$768
7%$955
90%$1,000
$1,200
101%$955
33%$1,950
24%$932
1%$1,325
10%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 & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 25% lower |
| Transportation | 8% higher |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Marquette, MI
22h ago
1d ago
1910 Sugar Loaf Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2012 Van Evera Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
128 Rock Street - 1Apt 1 (down) #1, Marquette, MI 49855
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
23h ago
401 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,642–$3,560
Apartment for rent
1d ago
407 S Lakeshore Blvd Ste D, Marquette, MI 49855
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,659–$2,598
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
376 Alger St #2, Marquette, MI 49855
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
23h ago
401 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,642–$3,560
Apartment for rent
1d ago
407 S Lakeshore Blvd Ste D, Marquette, MI 49855
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,659–$2,598
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1500 Norway Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,121
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
224 E Michigan St #2, Marquette, MI 49855
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
2445 Werner St #25, Marquette, MI 49855
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
128 Rock Street - 1Apt 1 (down) #1, Marquette, MI 49855
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
1d ago
1000 Northland Dr, Marquette, MI 49855
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
2445 Werner St #25, Marquette, MI 49855
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
1500 Norway Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Marquette
224 E Michigan St #2, Marquette, MI 49855
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
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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 $1,621 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Marquette?
Average rent prices in Marquette have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.
How does Marquette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Marquette is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $329 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 $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Marquette?
Marquette's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across Michigan's Upper Peninsula college town, where two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 43% of the market.
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).