Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Central Michigan University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Shepherd

$950/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shepherd is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shepherd

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shepherd 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 Central Michigan University, MI

Average rent prices in Shepherd have increased by 13% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Central Michigan University, MI

Rent prices in Shepherd vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shepherd is $907, whereas a house costs $1,420. 1-bedroom apartments in Shepherd run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$1,290

-

-

1 bedroom

$775

-

10%

2 bedroom

$950

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,159

-

24%

4 bedroom

$1,400

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,290

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,159

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Michigan University, 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.

Discover rentals in Central Michigan University, MI

Dover Court Senior Community 55+ - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

9.5

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Dover Court Senior Community 55+

1441 E Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

1–2 beds

1 bath

$391

Call

Springbrook Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Springbrook Townhomes

4650 S Isabella Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$564–$1,304

Price drop

Call

109 West Illinois Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

109 West Illinois Street

109 W Illinois St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

2 beds

1 bath

$645

P &K Seybert Holdings, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

P &K Seybert Holdings, LLC

815 W Broadway St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

1–2 beds

1 bath

$775–$1,050

Call

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 Central Michigan University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Shepherd rental market.

How much is rent in Shepherd?

The average rent in Shepherd is $950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shepherd?

Average rent prices in Shepherd have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Shepherd rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shepherd is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shepherd?

To comfortably afford rent in Shepherd, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/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).

Rivers Bluff Senior Community 55+