Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Pleasant, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Pleasant

$950/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Pleasant is $950 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $980 less per month.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Pleasant

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Pleasant rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mount Pleasant, MI

Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have remained the same 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 Mount Pleasant, MI

Rent prices in Mount Pleasant vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Pleasant is $925, whereas a house costs $1,290. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Pleasant run $737 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,290

57%

-

1 bedroom

$825

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$959

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$925

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$1,400

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,290

Last 30 days

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$959

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Mount Pleasant and Alma by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mount Pleasant

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Pleasant, MI is 6% higher than the median rent in Alma, MI.

Discover rentals in Mount Pleasant, MI

Dover Court Senior Community 55+ - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Dover Court Senior Community 55+

1441 E Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

1–2 beds

1 bath

$391–$950

Apartment for rent

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Springbrook Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9.5

Excellent

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Springbrook Townhomes

4650 S Isabella Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$543–$1,304

Apartment for rent

Available May 9

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116 N Kinney Ave #1-2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Mount Pleasant

116 North Kinney Avenue - 1/2

116 N Kinney Ave #1-2, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

Basin Lofts- Res (120) NEW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Basin Lofts- Res (120) NEW

120 S University Ave, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mount Pleasant, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Mount Pleasant rental market.

How much is rent in Mount Pleasant?

The average rent in Mount Pleasant is $950 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Pleasant?

Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Mount Pleasant rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Pleasant is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $980 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mount Pleasant?

To comfortably afford rent in Mount Pleasant, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mount Pleasant?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Mount Pleasant average around $710/month and two-bedrooms approximately $940/month.

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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