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Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Muskegon, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Muskegon rent stands today
Muskegon, MI rent rose 24.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters are paying $148 more per month on average than last year, extending a recovery from the $1,005/month trough in May 2025 toward the peak of $1,295/month in August 2024.
Compared to national trends
Muskegon sits 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 64 units that offers a tight but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Muskegon run around $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms around $948/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,138/month, and 3-bedrooms around $1,400/month. The rental market includes a range of options across bedroom sizes for different renter needs.
Neighborhood spotlight
Beachwood Bluffton rents fell 52.5% year over year to $1,300/month across 22 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 24.4% rise. Nelson saw a 46.1% increase to $1,600/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics in Muskegon.
Median rent
Median rent in Muskegon
$1,250/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Muskegon is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Muskegon
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Muskegon rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Muskegon, MI
Average rent prices in Muskegon have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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, MI
Rent prices in Muskegon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Muskegon is $1,049, whereas a house costs $1,412. 1-bedroom apartments in Muskegon run $946 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,124.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 14% | 95% | |
1 bedroom | $948 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,137 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 | 3% | 56% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Angell | $1,050 | |
Campbell Field | $1,120 | |
East Muskegon | $1,095 | |
Jackson Hill | $1,294 | |
Marquette | $1,275 | |
Marsh Field | $1,150 | |
Mclaughlin | $1,100 | |
Nelson | $1,600 | |
Nims | $1,250 | |
Sheldon Park | $946 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,049 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,412 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
95%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$948
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,137
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
56%
Nelson
Average rent
$1,600
Angell
Average rent
$1,050
Mclaughlin
Average rent
$1,100
Campbell Field
Average rent
$1,120
Jackson Hill
Average rent
$1,294
Nims
Average rent
$1,250
Marsh Field
Average rent
$1,150
Marquette
Average rent
$1,275
Sheldon Park
Average rent
$946
East Muskegon
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Muskegon, 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, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Muskegon and Allendale Charter Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
Muskegon
36%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Muskegon, MI is 22% lower than the median rent in Allendale Charter Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
$1,500
38%$1,295
10%$1,540
10%$1,595
1%$1,251
72%$1,097
14%$1,150
32%$1,435
18%$1,435
$1,687
$1,050
29%Discover rentals in Muskegon, MI
17h ago
159 Amity Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$261–$1,413
Apartment for rent
4d ago
148 Allen Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
1–2 beds
1 bath
$338–$1,320
Apartment for rent
3d ago
929 1st St, Muskegon, MI 49440
1–2 beds
1 bath
$519–$1,275
Apartment for rent
3d ago
557 Mclaren St, Muskegon, MI 49442
1–2 beds
1 bath
$610–$969
Apartment for rent
17h ago
351 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$8,210
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muskegon
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
Available Apr 24
2d ago
292 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1951 E Sternberg Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,450–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3d ago
557 Mclaren St, Muskegon, MI 49442
1–2 beds
1 bath
$610–$969
Apartment for rent
4d ago
17h ago
351 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$8,210
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1085 Royale Glen Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Nims house for rent in Muskegon
1543 Beidler St #4, Muskegon, MI 49441
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Campbell Field townhouse for rent in Muskegon
Hudson Dowd Street, Muskegon, MI 49441
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
1d ago
Nims house for rent in Muskegon
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Apr 27
5d+ ago
Campbell Field townhouse for rent in Muskegon
Hudson Dowd Street, Muskegon, MI 49441
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
4d ago
16h ago
Nelson house for rent in Muskegon
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
House for rent
1d ago
Nims house for rent in Muskegon
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Apr 27
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Frequently asked questions for Muskegon, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Muskegon rental market.
How much is rent in Muskegon?
The average rent in Muskegon is $1,250 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Muskegon?
Average rent prices in Muskegon have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does Muskegon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Muskegon is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Muskegon?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Muskegon are Sheldon Park ($946/mo), Angell ($1,050/mo), and East Muskegon ($1,095/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Muskegon?
To comfortably afford rent in Muskegon, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Muskegon?
Muskegon's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $880 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,100 per month. Both apartment types showed positive growth, with 1-bedrooms up 3.6% and 2-bedrooms up 2.6% from the previous 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).