Last updated on October 10, 2026

Average rent in
Montrose, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Montrose

$985/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montrose is $985 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $915 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montrose

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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+

Rent trends in Montrose, MI

Average rent prices in Montrose have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $919, whereas a house costs $999. 1-bedroom apartments in Montrose run $779 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $879.

Listings

Studio

$6,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$786

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$947

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,200

18%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$6,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$786

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

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$985
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,013
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montrose, MI is 3% lower than the median rent in Chesaning, MI.

Discover rentals in Montrose, MI

248 Oak St #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Montrose

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10018 Sharon Dr #47 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,076

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.
13062 Allen Ct #56 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,076

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.
10022 Sharon Dr #46 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,076

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 Montrose, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Montrose rental market.

How much is rent in Montrose?

The average rent in Montrose is $985 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montrose?

Average rent prices in Montrose have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Montrose rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montrose is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $915 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 $39,000/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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