1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Allendale, MI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Allendale, Michigan as of October 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,484 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Allendale
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Allendale
Compare Allendale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Michigan
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon Heights | $724 |
| 2 | Bay City | $730 |
| 3 | Trenton | $764 |
| 4 | Flint | $785 |
| 5 | Mount Pleasant | $820 |
| 6 | Muskegon | $820 |
| 7 | Saginaw | $820 |
| 8 | Niles | $870 |
| 9 | Grand Ledge | $880 |
| 10 | Lansing | $887 |
| 11 | Monroe | $900 |
| 12 | Midland | $905 |
| 13 | Dewitt | $910 |
| 14 | Fraser | $920 |
| 15 | Grand Blanc | $920 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Michigan
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $1,640 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,513 |
| 3 | West Bloomfield | $1,490 |
| 4 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,490 |
| 5 | Commerce Township | $1,460 |
| 6 | Northville | $1,440 |
| 7 | Troy | $1,415 |
| 8 | Novi | $1,415 |
| 9 | Canton | $1,380 |
| 10 | Rochester Hills | $1,370 |
| 11 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,370 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,360 |
| 13 | Allendale (this page) | $1,350 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,340 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,310 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Allendale.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Allendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland, MI | 9.6 mi | $1,120 | $-230 (-17%) |
| Walker, MI | 10.5 mi | $1,220 | $-130 (-10%) |
| Wyoming, MI | 17 mi | $1,110 | $-240 (-18%) |
| Holland, MI | 17.2 mi | $1,150 | $-200 (-15%) |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 19.9 mi | $1,234 | $-116 (-9%) |
| Muskegon, MI | 22.8 mi | $820 | $-530 (-39%) |
| Northview, MI | 22.8 mi | $1,098 | $-252 (-19%) |
| Kentwood, MI | 25.2 mi | $1,185 | $-165 (-12%) |
| Muskegon Heights, MI | 25.9 mi | $724 | $-626 (-46%) |
| Greenville, MI | 49.2 mi | $1,030 | $-320 (-24%) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 52.5 mi | $964 | $-386 (-29%) |
| Portage, MI | 58.6 mi | $1,010 | $-340 (-25%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Allendale — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Allendale?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Allendale, Michigan is $1,350 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,484.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Allendale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Allendale expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Allendale's 1-bedroom median of $1,350 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Allendale rank for 1-bedroom rent in Michigan?
Among the 97 cities in Michigan with 1-bedroom data, Allendale ranks #85 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Allendale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Zeeland ($1,120), Walker ($1,220), Wyoming ($1,110).