Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Sparta, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Sparta

$1,525/mo

increased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sparta is $1,525 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sparta

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sparta rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sparta, MI

Average rent prices in Sparta have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 Sparta, MI

Rent prices in Sparta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sparta is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Sparta run $1,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,162

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,260

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

25%

3 bedroom

$2,050

29%

-

4 bedroom

$2,995

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,162

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,260

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

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

Compare median rent prices in Sparta and Ada by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sparta

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sparta, MI is 31% lower than the median rent in Ada, MI.

Discover rentals in Sparta, MI

517 Donna St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Sparta

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Sparta, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Sparta rental market.

How much is rent in Sparta?

The average rent in Sparta is $1,525 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sparta?

Average rent prices in Sparta have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.

How does Sparta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sparta is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sparta?

To comfortably afford rent in Sparta, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/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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