Studio Apartment Rent in Ecorse, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ecorse, Michigan as of March 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,089 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ecorse
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 Ecorse
Compare Ecorse's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ecorse.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ecorse |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge, MI | 1.9 mi | $830 | — |
| Lincoln Park, MI | 2.7 mi | $860 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Wyandotte, MI | 3.2 mi | $830 | — |
| Melvindale, MI | 3.3 mi | $970 | +$140 (+17%) |
| Southgate, MI | 5.4 mi | $930 | +$100 (+12%) |
| Dearborn, MI | 6.6 mi | $1,015 | +$185 (+22%) |
| Riverview, MI | 7.1 mi | $900 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Trenton, MI | 8 mi | $584 | $-246 (-30%) |
| Taylor, MI | 8.8 mi | $840 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Detroit, MI | 9.4 mi | $895 | +$65 (+8%) |
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 9.8 mi | $1,065 | +$235 (+28%) |
| Inkster, MI | 12.6 mi | $990 | +$160 (+19%) |
Studio rent in Ecorse — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ecorse?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ecorse, Michigan is $830 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,089.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ecorse?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,200 ($2,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ecorse expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ecorse's studio median of $830 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ecorse rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 100 cities in Michigan with studio data, Ecorse ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ecorse?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Trenton ($584).