Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Saginaw Valley State University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Saginaw

$1,009/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saginaw is $1,009 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $891 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saginaw

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saginaw rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Saginaw Valley State University, MI

Average rent prices in Saginaw have increased by 14% 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 Saginaw Valley State University, MI

Rent prices in Saginaw vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saginaw is $939, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Saginaw run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$989

-

13%

1 bedroom

$844

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,004

-

12%

3 bedroom

$1,300

-

24%

4 bedroom

$1,350

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Studio

Average rent

$989

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$844

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,004

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw Valley State University, MI.

Apartments

Average rent

$939

Last year

6%

Condos

Average rent

$1,200

Houses

Average rent

$1,350

The table above reflects average rent prices in Saginaw Valley 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 Saginaw Valley State University, MI

Wickes Park Homes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Wickes Park Homes

1111 N Harrison St, Saginaw, MI 48602

3 beds

2 baths

$433–$1,072

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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East Bay Village - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

East Bay Village

1877 W Eastbay Pkwy, Essexville, MI 48732

1–3 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,374

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.
Historical - Baypointe - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

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Historical - Baypointe

3155 Shattuck Arms Blvd, Saginaw, MI 48603

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$829–$1,109

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.

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Weiss Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Weiss Street

Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48602

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$875

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.
7095 Hospital Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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.
2630 Whitemore Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Saginaw

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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.
Lux off Washington - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Lux off Washington

1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$939–$1,915

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2620 Duane Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Saginaw

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

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.
Brand New Auburn Meadows Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.4

Very good

Brand New Auburn Meadows Apartments

4949 Garfield Rd, Auburn, MI 48611

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,350

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.
Lux off Washington - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Lux off Washington

1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$939–$1,915

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Carrollton Commons - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Carrollton Commons

3943 Bauer Dr, Saginaw, MI 48604

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$850

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.
7095 Hospital Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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.
7095 Hospital Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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.
Olive Tree - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

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Olive Tree

5762 Olive Tree Dr, Saginaw, MI 48603

1–2 beds

1 bath

$824–$1,024

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.

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2h ago

9.5

Excellent

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Historical - Bay Manor

3465 Kiesel Rd, Bay City, MI 48706

1–2 beds

1 bath

$829–$969

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.

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Wicklow Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

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Wicklow Apartments

3260 Wicklow Ct, Saginaw, MI 48603

2 beds

1 bath

$874–$1,054

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.

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Carrollton Commons - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Carrollton Commons

3943 Bauer Dr, Saginaw, MI 48604

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$850

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.
Wicklow Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

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Wicklow Apartments

3260 Wicklow Ct, Saginaw, MI 48603

2 beds

1 bath

$874–$904

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.

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Historical - Baypointe - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Historical - Baypointe

3155 Shattuck Arms Blvd, Saginaw, MI 48603

3 beds

2 baths

$1,009

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.

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Bay Valley - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

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Bay Valley

2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706

Studio–2 beds

0–1 bath

$699–$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.

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Frequently asked questions for Saginaw Valley State University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Saginaw rental market.

How much is rent in Saginaw?

The average rent in Saginaw is $1,009 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saginaw?

Average rent prices in Saginaw have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Saginaw rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saginaw is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $891 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saginaw?

To comfortably afford rent in Saginaw, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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