Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Saginaw Valley State University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Saginaw

$972/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saginaw is $972 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $927 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saginaw

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saginaw rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 10% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Saginaw run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $969.

Listings

Studio

$799

-

8%

1 bedroom

$850

-

10%

2 bedroom

$975

-

11%

3 bedroom

$1,075

-

5%

4 bedroom

$1,450

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

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

3d ago

9.5

Excellent

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Wickes Park Homes

1111 N Harrison St, Saginaw, MI 48602

3 beds

2 baths

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2023 W GENESEE - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

2023 W GENESEE

2023 W Genesee Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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18h ago

9.2

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Bay Valley

2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706

Studio–2 beds

0–1 bath

$699–$950

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Highly rated

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Lux off Washington

1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$699–$1,675

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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 $972 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saginaw?

Average rent prices in Saginaw have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Saginaw rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saginaw is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $927 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 $39,000/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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