Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Utica, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Utica, MI rent stands today

    Utica, MI rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Rent remains close to the peak of $1,922/month in September 2024, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Utica, MI rent is priced at a median of $1,850/month compared to the national median of $1,900/month. This positions Utica as a modestly priced market with 52 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Utica, MI are $825/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,152/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms are $2,117/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,200/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Utica

$1,850/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Utica is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Utica

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Utica rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Utica, MI

Average rent prices in Utica have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Utica, MI

Rent prices in Utica vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Utica is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Utica run $1,152 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$825

37%

63%

1 bedroom

$1,152

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,117

2%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,200

6%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,152

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,117

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

30%

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

Compare median rent prices in Utica and Auburn Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Utica

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Utica, MI is 12% higher than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Utica, MI

Parkview Ridge Apartments and Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

9.6

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Parkview Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

46280 Dequindre Rd, Utica, MI 48317

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,850

Apartment for rent

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51623 Mound Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Utica

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 29

Lakeside Park - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Lakeside Park

46275 Lakeside Park Dr, Utica, MI 48315

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,292–$2,244

Apartment for rent

51611 Mound Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Utica

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 24

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Frequently asked questions for Utica, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Utica rental market.

How much is rent in Utica?

The average rent in Utica is $1,850 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Utica?

Average rent prices in Utica have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Utica rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Utica is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Utica?

To comfortably afford rent in Utica, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Utica?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, April offers the lowest rents while July sees the highest, with about a 4.4% difference between peak and off-peak months. December represents the least competitive period with reduced demand, making winter months and April ideal for finding better deals.

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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