Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Superior State University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Sault Ste. Marie

$795/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sault Ste. Marie is $795 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,154 less per month.

$0.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sault Ste. Marie

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sault Ste. Marie rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 8% 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 $783, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Sault Ste. Marie run $718 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $790.

Listings

1 bedroom

$718

-

5%

2 bedroom

$801

-

20%

3 bedroom

$1,261

-

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$718

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$801

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,261

Last year

31%

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

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Avery Square

510 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

1–2 beds

1 bath

$319–$801

Apartment for rent

Call

Park Place City Center - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Park Place City Center

416 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$718–$935

Apartment for rent

Renaissance of Bridge Village - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Renaissance of Bridge Village

591 Myrtle Elliott Cir, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

1–3 beds

1 bath

$742–$1,139

Apartment for rent

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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 $795 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sault Ste. Marie?

Average rent prices in Sault Ste. Marie have increased by 8% since last year.

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

Rent in Sault Ste. Marie is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,154 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 $32,000/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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