Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Superior State University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Sault Ste. Marie

$830/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sault Ste. Marie is $830 per month as of September 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,069 less per month.

$0.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sault Ste. Marie

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sault Ste. Marie rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 Lake Superior State University, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Lake Superior State University, MI

Average rent prices in Sault Ste. Marie have increased by 11% 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 Lake Superior State University, MI

Rent prices in Sault Ste. Marie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sault Ste. Marie is $795, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Sault Ste. Marie run $742 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $893.

Listings

Studio

$777

-

5%

1 bedroom

$744

-

13%

2 bedroom

$902

-

10%

3 bedroom

$1,261

-

11%

4 bedroom

$1,825

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$777

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$744

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$902

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,261

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Superior State 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 Lake Superior State University, MI

Avery Square - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Avery Square

510 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

1–2 beds

1 bath

$319–$537

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Park Place City Center - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Park Place City Center

416 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$760

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Renaissance of Bridge Village - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

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Renaissance of Bridge Village

591 Myrtle Elliott Cir, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

1–3 beds

1 bath

$911–$950

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433 Cedar St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan apartment for rent in Sault Ste. Marie

433 Cedar St #2, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

4 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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Frequently asked questions for Lake Superior State University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Sault Ste. Marie rental market.

How much is rent in Sault Ste. Marie?

The average rent in Sault Ste. Marie is $830 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sault Ste. Marie?

Average rent prices in Sault Ste. Marie have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Sault Ste. Marie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sault Ste. Marie is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,069 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sault Ste. Marie?

To comfortably afford rent in Sault Ste. Marie, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/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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