Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Northwood University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Sanford

$1,275/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sanford is $1,275 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sanford

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sanford 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 Northwood University, MI

Average rent prices in Sanford have increased by 29% 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 Northwood University, MI

Rent prices in Sanford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sanford is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Sanford run $857 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,080

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,700

-

5%

4 bedroom

$1,994

-

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,080

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,994

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northwood 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 Northwood University, MI

1404 N Rumbaugh Ln #28 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Midland

2 Bed / 1 Bath Handyman Special for Sale - Midland, MI

1404 N Rumbaugh Ln #28, Midland, MI 48642

2 beds

1 bath

$500

320 N Cedar St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sanford

320 N Cedar St #1, Sanford, MI 48657

2 beds

1 bath

$850

4191 N Meridian Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Apartment for rent in Sanford

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Heritage Arms - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9.5

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Heritage Arms

6123 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI 48640

2 beds

1 bath

$909–$1,009

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Frequently asked questions for Northwood University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Sanford rental market.

How much is rent in Sanford?

The average rent in Sanford is $1,275 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sanford?

Average rent prices in Sanford have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Sanford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sanford is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sanford?

To comfortably afford rent in Sanford, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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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