Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Midland, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Midland

$1,475/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midland is $1,475 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midland

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Midland rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Midland, MI

Average rent prices in Midland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 Midland, MI

Rent prices in Midland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Midland is $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Midland run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,268.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

78%

1 bedroom

$850

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,261

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$1,725

6%

29%

4 bedroom

$1,550

11%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

78%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,261

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

30%

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

Compare median rent prices in Midland and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Midland

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Midland, MI is 48% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MI.

Discover rentals in Midland, MI

Mulberry Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Mulberry Lane Apartments

2630 Abbott Rd, Midland, MI 48642

1–3 beds

1 bath

$885–$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Heritage Arms - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9.5

Excellent

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Heritage Arms

6123 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI 48640

2 beds

1 bath

$909–$1,009

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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3720 Mercury Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Midland

Mobile home

3720 Mercury Ct, Midland, MI 48642

2 beds

2 baths

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Robin Oaks - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Robin Oaks

1905 Eastlawn Dr, Midland, MI 48642

2 beds

1 bath

$1,080

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Midland, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Midland rental market.

How much is rent in Midland?

The average rent in Midland is $1,475 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midland?

Average rent prices in Midland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Midland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midland is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Midland?

To comfortably afford rent in Midland, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Midland, with prices running about 12% lower than September's peak rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear savings opportunities for renters who can time their search for late winter.

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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