Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Norton Shores, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Norton Shores

$1,300/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norton Shores is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norton Shores

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norton Shores rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Norton Shores, MI

Average rent prices in Norton Shores have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Norton Shores, MI

Rent prices in Norton Shores vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norton Shores is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Norton Shores run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,559.

Listings

Studio

$1,170

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,195

8%

-

2 bedroom

$1,095

29%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,300

15%

47%

4 bedroom

$2,695

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,170

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Norton Shores, 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.

How does rent in Norton Shores, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Norton Shores and Allendale Charter Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norton Shores

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norton Shores, MI is 17% lower than the median rent in Allendale Charter Township, MI.

Discover rentals in Norton Shores, MI

3673 Waalkes St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Norton Shores

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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Frequently asked questions for Norton Shores, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Norton Shores rental market.

How much is rent in Norton Shores?

The average rent in Norton Shores is $1,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norton Shores?

Average rent prices in Norton Shores have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Norton Shores rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norton Shores is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norton Shores?

To comfortably afford rent in Norton Shores, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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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