Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Sandusky, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Sandusky

$790/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sandusky is $790 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,160 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sandusky

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sandusky rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 Sandusky, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sandusky, MI

Average rent prices in Sandusky have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Sandusky, MI

Rent prices in Sandusky vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sandusky is $900, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandusky run $919 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $790.

Listings

Studio

$650

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$700

17%

8%

2 bedroom

$900

5%

13%

3 bedroom

$950

No Change

27%

4 bedroom

$1,300

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sandusky and Caro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sandusky

Median rent price$790
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sandusky, MI is 12% lower than the median rent in Caro, MI.

Discover rentals in Sandusky, MI

Green Acres Sandusky - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Green Acres Sandusky

Green Acres, Sandusky, MI 48471

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$790

Apartment for rent

Green Acres - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Sandusky

Green Acres Sandusky - 410-52

Green Acres, Sandusky, MI 48471

2 beds

1 bath

$790

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Green Acres - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Sandusky

Green Acres Sandusky - 404-37

Green Acres, Sandusky, MI 48471

2 beds

1 bath

$790

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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Frequently asked questions for Sandusky, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Sandusky rental market.

How much is rent in Sandusky?

The average rent in Sandusky is $790 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sandusky?

Average rent prices in Sandusky have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Sandusky rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sandusky is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,160 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sandusky?

To comfortably afford rent in Sandusky, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/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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