Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Michigan Technological University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Painesdale

$1,425/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Painesdale is $1,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Painesdale

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Painesdale 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+

Rent trends in Michigan Technological University, MI

Average rent prices in Painesdale have decreased by 16% 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 Michigan Technological University, MI

Rent prices in Painesdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Painesdale is $1,230, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Painesdale run $885 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,240.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,000

-

21%

2 bedroom

$1,250

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,700

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,700

-

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Michigan Technological 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 Michigan Technological University, MI

15360 Concord St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Painesdale

Affordable 2-Bedroom Home in Quiet Painesdale Neighborhood - Yard, Storage

15360 Concord St, Painesdale, MI 49955

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
210 W Houghton Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Houghton

$975 - Pet-friendly, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apt close to MTU with off-street parking

210 W Houghton Ave #D, Houghton, MI 49931

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
23456 Dogwood Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dollar Bay

$1,010 - Available now! Pet-friendly, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Dollar Bay-heat, water and trash pick-up service included in rent!

23456 Dogwood Ave #2, Dollar Bay, MI 49922

2 beds

1 bath

$1,010

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
23456 Dogwood Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dollar Bay

$1,025 - Pet-friendly, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Dollar Bay with heat, water, & trash pick-up service included in rent!

23456 Dogwood Ave #4, Dollar Bay, MI 49922

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Michigan Technological University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Painesdale rental market.

How much is rent in Painesdale?

The average rent in Painesdale is $1,425 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Painesdale?

Average rent prices in Painesdale have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Painesdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Painesdale is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Painesdale?

To comfortably afford rent in Painesdale, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/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).