Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sault Ste Marie
$892/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Sault Ste Marie is $892 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,038 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sault Ste Marie
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sault Ste Marie rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Average rent prices in Sault Ste Marie have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Rent prices in Sault Ste Marie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sault Ste Marie is $811, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Sault Ste Marie run $742 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $893.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $742 | No Change | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,139 | 8% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Sault Ste Marie Michigan | $936 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $811 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,925 |  3% | - | |
Houses | $1,650 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$742
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,139
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Downtown Sault Ste Marie Michigan
Average rent
$936
Apartments
Average rent
$811
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste Marie, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sault Ste Marie and Alpena by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sault Ste Marie
54%lower than the national median
64%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sault Ste Marie, MI is 29% higher than the median rent in Alpena, MI.
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55%$908
86%$1,455
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2%Discover rentals in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
2d ago
8h ago
510 E Spruce St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$342–$1,081
Apartment for rent
2d ago
416 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$718–$1,005
Apartment for rent
3d ago
633 W Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,384
Apartment for rent
8h ago
510 E Spruce St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$342–$1,081
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2d ago
416 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$718–$1,005
Apartment for rent
1d ago
215 Osborn Blvd, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$502–$1,350
Apartment for rent
8h ago
510 E Spruce St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$342–$1,081
Apartment for rent
2d ago
416 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$718–$1,005
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan condo for rent in Sault Ste. Marie
232 Ferris St #4, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan apartment for rent in Sault Ste. Marie
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
12h ago
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan condo for rent in Sault Ste. Marie
232 Ferris St #4, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 14
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Frequently asked questions for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Sault Ste Marie rental market.
How much is rent in Sault Ste Marie?
The average rent in Sault Ste Marie is $892 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sault Ste Marie?
Average rent prices in Sault Ste Marie have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Sault Ste Marie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sault Ste Marie is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,038 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sault Ste Marie?
To comfortably afford rent in Sault Ste Marie, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sault Ste Marie?
Based on our current listings, Sault Ste. Marie is very welcoming to pet owners, with 80% of rental apartments accommodating pets. With about 44 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 35 pet-friendly apartments each month.
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).