Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Michigan
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Michigan is Flint, where the median 1-bedroom asks $730/month, 20% below the statewide median of about $915. The most expensive is Traverse City at $1,540/month.
Across the 18 Michigan cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $730 in Flint to $1,540 in Traverse City, 2.1 times as much. 7 of 18 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $915. The largest rental market, Detroit (3,331 listings), has a median of $895, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Michigan
Most expensive cities to rent in Michigan
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City | $1,540 | $1,900 | 286 | +68% |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,450 | $1,975 | 1,315 | +58% |
| 3 | Birmingham | $1,400 | $2,300 | 242 | +53% |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $1,325 | $1,485 | 1,360 | +45% |
| 5 | Royal Oak | $1,250 | $1,772 | 513 | +37% |
| 6 | Wyoming | $1,125 | $1,325 | 167 | +23% |
| 7 | Warren | $1,045 | $1,222 | 266 | +14% |
| 8 | Ypsilanti | $995 | $1,358 | 363 | +9% |
| 9 | Wyandotte | $950 | $1,172 | 115 | +4% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Michigan?
- As of October 17, 2026, Flint has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Michigan cities we rank, at $730/month. Next are Saginaw ($750) and Bay City ($808).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Michigan?
- As of October 17, 2026, Traverse City has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Michigan cities we rank, at $1,540/month, 68% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Michigan?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $915/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate