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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Sault Ste Marie
$936/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Sault Ste Marie is $936 per month as of June 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $1,014 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sault Ste Marie
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $795, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Sault Ste Marie run $718 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $893.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $777 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $742 |  2% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $911 | No Change | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,139 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Sault Ste Marie Michigan | $912 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | 2% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,050 | 64% | - | |
Houses | $1,100 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$777
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$742
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$911
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,139
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Downtown Sault Ste Marie Michigan
Average rent
$912
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
64%
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
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
52%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sault Ste Marie, MI is 43% lower than the median rent in Alpena, MI.
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144%$1,097
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20%$1,203
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5%$975
$1,100
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76%$1,123
90%$1,525
4%$1,877
6%Discover rentals in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
5d+ ago
7h ago
416 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$718–$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
633 W Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,384
Apartment for rent
7h ago
416 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$718–$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5d+ ago
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan condo for rent in Sault Ste. Marie
404 Maple St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jun 14
7h ago
416 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$718–$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan condo for rent in Sault Ste. Marie
404 Maple St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
633 W Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,384
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$2,400
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 $936 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sault Ste Marie?
Average rent prices in Sault Ste Marie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Sault Ste Marie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sault Ste Marie is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,014 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 $37,000/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?
Sault Ste. Marie offers excellent options for renters with pets, as 80% of available apartments welcome furry companions. This widespread pet-friendly approach means you'll have plenty of choices when searching for a home that accommodates both you and your pets.
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).