1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lapeer, MI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lapeer, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,440 and +33% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lapeer
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 Lapeer
Compare Lapeer'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 | Lansing | $887 |
| 10 | Monroe | $900 |
| 11 | Midland | $905 |
| 12 | Dewitt | $910 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $920 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $920 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $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 | Farmington Hills | $1,340 |
| 14 | Oak Park | $1,310 |
| 15 | Royal Oak | $1,295 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lapeer.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lapeer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc, MI | 22.2 mi | $920 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Clarkston, MI | 24 mi | $1,270 | +$330 (+35%) |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 26.1 mi | $1,240 | +$300 (+32%) |
| Pontiac, MI | 27.7 mi | $980 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Flint, MI | 28 mi | $785 | $-155 (-16%) |
| Rochester, MI | 29.4 mi | $1,134 | +$194 (+21%) |
| Washington, MI | 29.8 mi | $1,210 | +$270 (+29%) |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 31 mi | $1,370 | +$430 (+46%) |
| Bloomfield Hills, MI | 32.9 mi | $1,490 | +$550 (+59%) |
| Shelby Township, MI | 33.8 mi | $1,143 | +$203 (+22%) |
| West Bloomfield, MI | 33.8 mi | $1,490 | +$550 (+59%) |
| Fenton, MI | 34.6 mi | $1,180 | +$240 (+26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lapeer — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lapeer?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lapeer, Michigan is $940 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,440.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lapeer?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,600 ($3,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lapeer expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lapeer's 1-bedroom median of $940 is +33% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lapeer rank for 1-bedroom rent in Michigan?
Among the 91 cities in Michigan with 1-bedroom data, Lapeer ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lapeer?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Grand Blanc ($920), Flint ($785).