Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Pleasant, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Pleasant

$935/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Pleasant is $935 per month as of September 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $965 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Pleasant

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Pleasant rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Pleasant run $852 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

49%

1 bedroom

$800

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$850

10%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,275

7%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

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$935
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 4% higher than the median rent in Alma, MI.

Discover rentals in Mount Pleasant, MI

Springbrook Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

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1815 Edgewood Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

1815 Edgewood Drive

1815 Edgewood Dr, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

4 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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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 $935 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Pleasant?

Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $965 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 $37,000/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?

May offers the lowest rents in Mount Pleasant, running about 12% below March prices, which see the highest rent. This seasonal swing creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

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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