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Last updated on May 31, 2026
Average rent in
West Branch, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 31, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in West Branch
$771/mo
36%vs previous year
The average rent in West Branch is $771 per month as of May 2026. This is 60% below the national average rent, or $1,179 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Branch
4
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Branch rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Branch, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in West Branch, MI
Average rent prices in West Branch have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 36% 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
West Branch, MI
Rent prices in West Branch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Branch is $747, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in West Branch run $724 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $771.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $724 | No Change | 38% | |
2 bedroom | $771 | 2% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 |  11% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Branch, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $747 | 14% | - | |
Condos | $1,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,550 | 1% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$724
Last year
38%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$771
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Branch, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$747
Last 30 days
14%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Branch, 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 West Branch, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Branch and Alpena by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Branch
60%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Branch, MI is 53% lower than the median rent in Alpena, MI.
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Discover rentals in West Branch, MI
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Branch
102 E Houghton Ave #B, West Branch, MI 48661
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Branch
102 E Houghton Ave #B, West Branch, MI 48661
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Branch
102 E Houghton Ave #B, West Branch, MI 48661
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for West Branch, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the West Branch rental market.
How much is rent in West Branch?
The average rent in West Branch is $771 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Branch?
Average rent prices in West Branch have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.
How does West Branch rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Branch is 60% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,179 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Branch?
To comfortably afford rent in West Branch, you'd need to earn approximately $31,000/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).