Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Michigan Center, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Michigan Center

$1,100/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Michigan Center is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $845 less per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Michigan Center

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Michigan Center 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+

Rent trends in Michigan Center, MI

Average rent prices in Michigan Center have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Michigan Center, MI

Rent prices in Michigan Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Michigan Center is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Michigan Center run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$885

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$1,056

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,795

15%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,056

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

15%

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

Compare median rent prices in Michigan Center and Brooklyn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Michigan Center

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,155
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Michigan Center, MI is 5% lower than the median rent in Brooklyn, MI.

Discover rentals in Michigan Center, MI

Sixth - 207/213 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Sixth - 207/213

207/213 Sixth St., Michigan Center, MI 49254

2 beds

1 bath

$1,110

Apartment for rent

110 E Grove Ave #M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Michigan Center

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 7

950 5th St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Michigan Center

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 11

950 5th St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Michigan Center

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 7

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Frequently asked questions for Michigan Center, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Michigan Center rental market.

How much is rent in Michigan Center?

The average rent in Michigan Center is $1,100 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Michigan Center?

Average rent prices in Michigan Center have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Michigan Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Michigan Center is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Michigan Center?

To comfortably afford rent in Michigan Center, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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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