Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Watervliet, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Watervliet

$1,500/mo

decreased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watervliet is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watervliet

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watervliet 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 Watervliet, MI

Average rent prices in Watervliet have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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 Watervliet, MI

Rent prices in Watervliet vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watervliet is $963, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Watervliet run $890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$500

-

-

1 bedroom

$900

4%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,350

14%

-

3 bedroom

$1,700

25%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,495

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Watervliet and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Watervliet

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watervliet, MI is 36% higher than the median rent in Bangor, MI.

Discover rentals in Watervliet, MI

485 River Oaks Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Watervliet

4 beds

2 baths

$2,175

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.
451 W Pleasant St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watervliet

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,195

Price dropped $100Fees 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 Watervliet, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Watervliet rental market.

How much is rent in Watervliet?

The average rent in Watervliet is $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watervliet?

Average rent prices in Watervliet have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.

How does Watervliet rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watervliet is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watervliet?

To comfortably afford rent in Watervliet, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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