How much does it cost to rent in Allendale, MI?

As of March 2026, the median monthly rent in Allendale, MI is $1,523. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Allendale cheaper than other Michigan cities?

Allendale falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #52 out of 107 cities at $1,523/mo.

When was Allendale rent data last updated?

Allendale rent data reflects March 2026 and was last refreshed on March 14, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · MI

Allendale

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Pop. 26,679·52nd most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Allendale, MI

Median rent (all units)

$1,523/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$442

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Allendale · $1,523

More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,523/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$61,000/yr

Local median income

$70,150/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Allendale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,080

1 BR

$1,350

2 BR

$1,540

3 BR

$1,980

4 BR+

$2,250

Research median

$1,540/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost

$18,276/yr

At $1,523/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Allendale, MI is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 42.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,679

Median income

$70,150

Median age

21.5

Renters

47.2%

Age distribution

14.3%

61.6%

Under 1814.3%

18–3461.6%

35–5411.7%

55–647.2%

65+5.2%

Gender

45.8%

54.2%

Male45.8%

Female54.2%

Race & ethnicity

88.6%

White88.6%

Black2.8%

Hispanic4.6%

Asian1.7%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

22.4%

32.7%

42.6%

No HS diploma2.3%

HS diploma22.4%

Some college32.7%

Bachelor's+42.6%

Housing tenure

52.8%

47.2%

Owner52.8%

Renter47.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Allendale, MI has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,775 → $70,150

up 15.4%

Population

23,999 → 26,679

up 11.2%

Renter share

49% → 47.2%

-1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

38.6% → 42.6%

+4.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Allendale, MI now reports about $70,150, up from $60,775 in 2021. Census counts show Allendale, MI adding about 2,680 residents over the five-year window, up 11.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 49% to 47.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.6% to 42.6% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Allendale on your salary?

At $1,523/mo, how Allendale rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $90,701/yr · Rent = 20.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $64,397/yr · Rent = 28.4% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $74,179/yr · Rent = 24.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $132,586/yr · Rent = 13.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $169,411/yr · Rent = 10.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,298/yr · Rent = 30.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $54,442/yr · Rent = 33.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $67,104/yr · Rent = 27.2% income

affordable

By apartment size

Allendale rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Allendale. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Allendale

About renting in Allendale, MI

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Allendale is $1,523/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,980/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($70,150/yr), Allendale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Allendale an affordable city for renters?

Allendale is considered affordable for renters. At $1,523/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($70,150/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Allendale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Allendale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,523/mo in Allendale. The local median household income is $70,150/yr, meaning the typical Allendale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Allendale?

Rent in Allendale has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Allendale rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Allendale is middle-of-the-pack for Michigan for rent, ranking #52 out of 107 tracked cities at $1,523/mo.

What percentage of Allendale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of Allendale households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. Allendale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Allendale rent compare to the national average?

Allendale's median rent of $1,523/mo is $442 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #52 out of 107 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

26%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,523/mo, rent takes ~26% of Allendale's median household income ($70,150/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Allendale 26%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.25%

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