Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Okemos, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Okemos

$1,497/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Okemos is $1,497 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $448 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Okemos

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Okemos rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Okemos, MI

Average rent prices in Okemos have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Okemos, MI

Rent prices in Okemos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Okemos is $1,458, whereas a house costs $2,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Okemos run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$975

6%

48%

2 bedroom

$1,347

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,676

4%

48%

4 bedroom

$2,695

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

48%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,676

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Okemos, 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 Okemos, MI

Arrowtree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.6

Very good

Arrowtree Apartments

4568 Blackstone Trl, Okemos, MI 48864

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,675

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Okemos, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Okemos rental market.

How much is rent in Okemos?

The average rent in Okemos is $1,497 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Okemos?

Average rent prices in Okemos have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Okemos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Okemos is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $448 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Okemos?

To comfortably afford rent in Okemos, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Okemos?

Based on our current listings, 32% of Okemos rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 7 pet-friendly apartments each month across the community's average of 22 available units.

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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