Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Muskegon, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Muskegon rent stands today
Muskegon, MI rent rose 12.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $155 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 3.4% month over month following a peak of $1,300 in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Muskegon sits 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost market with 64 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Muskegon run around $1,170/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,095/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,795/month. Apartments make up 60.8% of rentals with a median of $1,027/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,492/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Jackson Hill rents rose 123.6% year over year to $1,335/month across 12 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 12.0% rise. Meanwhile, Beachwood Bluffton saw rents fall 61.7% year over year to $1,073/month, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Muskegon
$1,200/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Muskegon is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% 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 September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Muskegon rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Muskegon, MI
Average rent prices in Muskegon have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,027, whereas a house costs $1,492. 1-bedroom apartments in Muskegon run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,170 | 19% | 77% | |
1 bedroom | $950 |  3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 6% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Angell | $1,300 | |
Campbell Field | $1,350 | |
East Muskegon | $1,124 | |
Jackson Hill | $1,335 | |
Lakeside | $1,008 | |
Marsh Field | $997 | |
Mclaughlin | $1,215 | |
Nelson | $1,195 | |
Nims | $1,300 | |
Oakview | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,027 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,074 | 25% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,492 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,170
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
77%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
Nelson
Average rent
$1,195
Angell
Average rent
$1,300
Mclaughlin
Average rent
$1,215
Nims
Average rent
$1,300
Lakeside
Average rent
$1,008
Jackson Hill
Average rent
$1,335
East Muskegon
Average rent
$1,124
Campbell Field
Average rent
$1,350
Marsh Field
Average rent
$997
Oakview
Average rent
$1,395
Apartments
Average rent
$1,027
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,074
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,492
Last 30 days
1%
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
37%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Muskegon, MI is 25% lower than the median rent in Allendale Charter Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,595
$1,595
68%$1,325
1%$1,559
19%$1,597
1%$965
2%$1,087
10%$1,100
16%$1,645
25%$1,595
$1,750
41%$1,050
19%Discover rentals in Muskegon, MI
9h ago
Verified
159 Amity Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$261–$1,413
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
148 Allen Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
1–2 beds
1 bath
$338–$1,320
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
929 1st St, Muskegon, MI 49440
1–2 beds
1 bath
$519–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
557 Mclaren St, Muskegon, MI 49442
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
351 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
292 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$3,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1951 E Sternberg Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,450–$2,450
Apartment for rent
21h ago
834 S Sheridan Dr, Muskegon, MI 49442
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,335–$1,580
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$1,450
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
929 1st St, Muskegon, MI 49440
1–2 beds
1 bath
$519–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
351 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
350 Houston Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441
1–2 beds
1 bath
$946–$1,172
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$1,450
House for rent
3d 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
229 Washington Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oakview house for rent in Muskegon
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Sep 2
1d ago
Verified
148 Allen Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
2 beds
1 bath
$582–$1,320
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2243 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
2 beds
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
4d ago
McLaughlin apartment for rent in Muskegon
1640 Peck St #3, Muskegon, MI 49441
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
4d ago
121 E Holbrook Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $1,200 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Muskegon?
Average rent prices in Muskegon have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Muskegon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Muskegon is 37% 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 Marsh Field ($997/mo), Lakeside ($1,008/mo), and East Muskegon ($1,124/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Muskegon?
To comfortably afford rent in Muskegon, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Muskegon?
January offers the lowest rents in Muskegon, running about 12% below April prices, while October sees the least competition with lower demand relative to available inventory.
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).