Last updated on July 10, 2026

Average rent in
Montrose, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Montrose

$1,039/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montrose is $1,039 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $911 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montrose

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

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

Rent trends in Montrose, MI

Average rent prices in Montrose have decreased by 6% 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 Montrose, MI

Rent prices in Montrose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montrose is $940, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Montrose run $769 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $869.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

-

1 bedroom

$772

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$894

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,000

18%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,699

19%

-

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$772

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$894

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in Montrose and Chesaning by all bedroom counts and property types.

Montrose

Median rent price$1,039
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$909
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montrose, MI is 14% higher than the median rent in Chesaning, MI.

Discover rentals in Montrose, MI

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Beech Trail Apartments

301 Coke Dr ##B3, Montrose, MI 48457

1–2 beds

1 bath

$779–$879

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Frequently asked questions for Montrose, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Montrose rental market.

How much is rent in Montrose?

The average rent in Montrose is $1,039 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montrose?

Average rent prices in Montrose have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Montrose rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montrose is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $911 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montrose?

To comfortably afford rent in Montrose, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Montrose offers excellent options for pet owners, with 86% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage makes it one of the most pet-accommodating rental markets, ensuring renters with furry companions have plenty of choices when apartment hunting.

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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