Last updated on June 11, 2026

Average rent in
Utica, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Utica rent stands today

    Utica, MI rent rose 1.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,822/month. Renters are paying $63 more per month on average than last year, though month-to-month rent slipped 1.1%.

  • Utica sits 6.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 51 units. This positions Utica as a modestly priced market with limited options for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Utica rent for $925/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,195/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,775/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,325/month. Houses command a median of $2,500/month, while apartments are lower at $1,662/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Utica

$1,822/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Utica is $1,822 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $127 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Utica

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Utica rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,662, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Utica run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.

Listings

Studio

$925

3%

54%

1 bedroom

$1,195

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,775

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,325

28%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

16%

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$1,822
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,635
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Utica, MI is 11% higher than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Utica, MI

Parkview Ridge Apartments and Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Parkview Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

46280 Dequindre Rd, Utica, MI 48317

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,650

Apartment for rent

45850 Cass Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Utica

45850 Cass Ave #3, Utica, MI 48317

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

Sterling Hill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Sterling Hill Apartments

5871 Althea St, Utica, MI 48316

2 beds

1 bath

$1,229

Apartment for rent

51623 Mound Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Utica

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 29

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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 $1,822 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Utica?

Average rent prices in Utica have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Utica rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Utica is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $127 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 $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Utica averaged around $1,200 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,800 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of the rental market at 51% of available listings, providing renters with strong selection in this category.

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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