Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Petoskey, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Petoskey

$1,377/mo

increased by92%

vs previous year

The average rent in Petoskey is $1,377 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $562 less per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Petoskey

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Petoskey 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Petoskey, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Petoskey, MI

Average rent prices in Petoskey have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 92% 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 Petoskey, MI

Rent prices in Petoskey vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Petoskey is $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,724. 1-bedroom apartments in Petoskey run $1,360 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$750

5%

-

1 bedroom

$816

2%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,203

No Change

59%

3 bedroom

$1,449

13%

269%

4 bedroom

$2,678

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$816

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,203

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

59%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

269%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,678

The table above reflects average rent prices in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Petoskey and Bellaire by all bedroom counts and property types.

Petoskey

Median rent price$1,377
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Petoskey, MI is 8% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, MI.

Discover rentals in Petoskey, MI

Traverse Woods - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

Traverse Woods

203 Lafayette Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770

1–2 beds

1 bath

$745–$1,070

Apartment for rent

Call

Maple Village I - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Maple Village I

1695 Meadow Way, Petoskey, MI 49770

2–3 beds

2 baths

$950–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Call

The Lofts at Lumber Square - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Lofts at Lumber Square

900 Emmet St, Petoskey, MI 49770

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$1,690

Apartment for rent

Call

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Frequently asked questions for Petoskey, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Petoskey rental market.

How much is rent in Petoskey?

The average rent in Petoskey is $1,377 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Petoskey?

Average rent prices in Petoskey have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 92% since last year.

How does Petoskey rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Petoskey is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $562 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Petoskey?

To comfortably afford rent in Petoskey, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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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