Studio Apartment Rent in Berkley, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Berkley, Michigan as of August 2026. That's +48% lower than the citywide median of $2,244 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Berkley
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Berkley
Compare Berkley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint | $680 |
| 2 | Adrian | $710 |
| 3 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 4 | Muskegon | $750 |
| 5 | Marquette | $760 |
| 6 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 7 | Kalamazoo | $804 |
| 8 | Jackson | $805 |
| 9 | Monroe | $810 |
| 10 | Mount Pleasant | $810 |
| 11 | Grand Blanc | $830 |
| 12 | Mount Clemens | $830 |
| 13 | Port Huron | $830 |
| 14 | Wayne | $830 |
| 15 | Wyandotte | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $2,193 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,493 |
| 3 | Birmingham | $1,490 |
| 4 | West Bloomfield | $1,355 |
| 5 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,350 |
| 6 | Commerce Township | $1,330 |
| 7 | Northville | $1,320 |
| 8 | Troy | $1,290 |
| 9 | Novi | $1,290 |
| 10 | Canton | $1,250 |
| 11 | Rochester Hills | $1,240 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,240 |
| 13 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,240 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,220 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,190 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Berkley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Berkley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, MI | 2.3 mi | $1,190 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Royal Oak, MI | 2.5 mi | $1,180 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Birmingham, MI | 3.9 mi | $1,490 | +$320 (+27%) |
| Ferndale, MI | 4.4 mi | $1,060 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Troy, MI | 5 mi | $1,290 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Madison Heights, MI | 5.7 mi | $990 | $-180 (-15%) |
| Southfield, MI | 6.2 mi | $1,120 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Hazel Park, MI | 6.6 mi | $1,040 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Bloomfield Hills, MI | 7.1 mi | $1,350 | +$180 (+15%) |
| Detroit, MI | 9.8 mi | $895 | $-275 (-24%) |
| Redford, MI | 10 mi | $1,155 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Warren, MI | 10.3 mi | $1,003 | $-167 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Berkley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Berkley?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Berkley, Michigan is $1,170 per month. This is +48% below the citywide median of $2,244.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Berkley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Berkley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Berkley's studio median of $1,170 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Berkley rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 91 cities in Michigan with studio data, Berkley ranks #74 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Berkley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ferndale ($1,060), Madison Heights ($990), Southfield ($1,120).