Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Muskegon Heights, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Muskegon Heights

$1,100/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Muskegon Heights is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Muskegon Heights

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Muskegon Heights rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%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 Muskegon Heights, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Muskegon Heights, MI

Average rent prices in Muskegon Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Muskegon Heights, MI

Rent prices in Muskegon Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Muskegon Heights is $1,186, whereas a house costs $1,185. 1-bedroom apartments in Muskegon Heights run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,177.

Listings

Studio

$715

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,300

6%

47%

2 bedroom

$1,187

1%

52%

3 bedroom

$1,400

11%

26%

4 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

57%

Studio

Average rent

$715

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

47%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,187

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

52%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

57%

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

Compare median rent prices in Muskegon Heights and Allendale Charter Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Muskegon Heights

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Muskegon Heights, MI is 30% lower than the median rent in Allendale Charter Township, MI.

Discover rentals in Muskegon Heights, MI

2820 Mason Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Muskegon Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

3017 Merriam St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Muskegon Heights

Charming 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom Home

3017 Merriam St, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

113 Harrison Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Muskegon Heights

2 Bedroom,1 Bathroom Single Family Home

113 Harrison Blvd, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

695 E Summit Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Muskegon Heights

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Frequently asked questions for Muskegon Heights, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Muskegon Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Muskegon Heights?

The average rent in Muskegon Heights is $1,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Muskegon Heights?

Average rent prices in Muskegon Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Muskegon Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Muskegon Heights is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Muskegon Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Muskegon Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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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