Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Plainwell, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Plainwell
$1,250/mo
54%vs previous year
The average rent in Plainwell is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Plainwell
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Plainwell rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Plainwell, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Plainwell, MI
Average rent prices in Plainwell have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 54% 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
Plainwell, MI
Rent prices in Plainwell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Plainwell is $1,222, whereas a house costs $1,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainwell run $830 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 42% | |
2 bedroom | $1,215 | 4% | 31% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 28% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 25% | - |
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 Plainwell, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,222 |  13% | No Change | |
Condos | $987 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,699 | 78% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
42%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,215
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
31%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
25%
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 Plainwell, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$987
Houses
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
78%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Plainwell, 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 Plainwell, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Plainwell and Allegan by all bedroom counts and property types.
Plainwell
35%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Plainwell, MI is 26% lower than the median rent in Allegan, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,699
68%$995
22%$1,180
8%$1,200
2%$1,350
33%$1,349
3%$1,185
49%$1,580
10%$2,375
7%$975
48%$1,884
77%$1,120
21%Discover rentals in Plainwell, MI
5d+ ago
507 507 - 517 Union Street, Plainwell, MI 49080
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
507 507 - 517 Union Street, Plainwell, MI 49080
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1h ago
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Frequently asked questions for Plainwell, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Plainwell rental market.
How much is rent in Plainwell?
The average rent in Plainwell is $1,250 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Plainwell?
Average rent prices in Plainwell have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 54% since last year.
How does Plainwell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Plainwell is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Plainwell?
To comfortably afford rent in Plainwell, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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).