Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Sylvan Lake, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sylvan Lake
$1,335/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Sylvan Lake is $1,335 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $565 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sylvan Lake
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sylvan Lake rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sylvan Lake, MI
Average rent prices in Sylvan Lake have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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
Sylvan Lake, MI
Rent prices in Sylvan Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sylvan Lake is $1,211, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Sylvan Lake run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,273.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $899 | No Change | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,094 | 2% |  12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,381 | 5% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $4,199 | 13% | 117% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Keego Harbor | $3,500 | |
Waterford | $1,327 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,211 | No Change | 11% | |
Condos | $2,499 | 16% | 49% | |
Houses | $2,000 | 13% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$899
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,094
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,381
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,199
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
117%
Waterford
Average rent
$1,327
Keego Harbor
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,211
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
49%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sylvan Lake, 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 Sylvan Lake, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sylvan Lake and Auburn Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sylvan Lake
30%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sylvan Lake, MI is 16% lower than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,585
5%$3,000
20%$2,150
12%$2,450
$1,550
17%$1,290
$1,410
12%$2,775
1%$1,295
$1,750
1%$2,200
2%$2,500
3%Discover rentals in Sylvan Lake, MI
2d ago
950 Village Green Ln, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$820–$1,569
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
834 W Alpha Pkwy, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,296–$1,649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5689 Cooley Village Ln, Sylvan Lake, MI 48327
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Waterford house for rent in Sylvan Lake
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
House for rent
5d+ ago
Waterford condo for rent in Sylvan Lake
3591 Port Cove Dr #55, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Waterford house for rent in Sylvan Lake
4533 Horseshoe Dr, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Waterford condo for rent in Sylvan Lake
3565 Port Cove Dr #67, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Waterford house for rent in Sylvan Lake
1034 Parkway, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
834 W Alpha Pkwy, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,296–$1,649
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5278 Rosamond Ln, Sylvan Lake, MI 48327
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,740
Price droppedApartment for rent
3d ago
3325 Watkins Lake Rd, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
1 bed
1 bath
$899–$1,099
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Waterford house for rent in Sylvan Lake
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
4144 Airport Rd, Sylvan Lake, MI 48329
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5689 Cooley Village Ln, Sylvan Lake, MI 48327
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
834 W Alpha Pkwy, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,296–$1,649
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5278 Rosamond Ln, Sylvan Lake, MI 48327
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,740
Price droppedApartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
834 W Alpha Pkwy, Sylvan Lake, MI 48328
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,296–$1,649
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Waterford house for rent in Sylvan Lake
2104 Highfield Rd, Sylvan Lake, MI 48329
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
Waterford house for rent in Sylvan Lake
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
House for rent
3d ago
Waterford house for rent in Sylvan Lake
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sylvan Lake, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Sylvan Lake rental market.
How much is rent in Sylvan Lake?
The average rent in Sylvan Lake is $1,335 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sylvan Lake?
Average rent prices in Sylvan Lake have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.
How does Sylvan Lake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sylvan Lake is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sylvan Lake?
To comfortably afford rent in Sylvan Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sylvan Lake?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Sylvan Lake, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year and December being the least competitive month with reduced demand.
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).