Studio Apartment Rent in Lapeer, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lapeer, Michigan as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,373 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lapeer
Compare Lapeer'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lapeer.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lapeer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc, MI | 22.2 mi | $830 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Clarkston, MI | 24 mi | $1,150 | +$290 (+34%) |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 26.1 mi | $1,130 | +$270 (+31%) |
| Pontiac, MI | 27.7 mi | $895 | +$35 (+4%) |
| Flint, MI | 28 mi | $680 | $-180 (-21%) |
| Rochester, MI | 29.4 mi | $2,193 | +$1,333 (+155%) |
| Washington, MI | 29.8 mi | $1,100 | +$240 (+28%) |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 31 mi | $1,240 | +$380 (+44%) |
| Bloomfield Hills, MI | 32.9 mi | $1,350 | +$490 (+57%) |
| Shelby Township, MI | 33.8 mi | $1,037 | +$177 (+21%) |
| West Bloomfield, MI | 33.8 mi | $1,355 | +$495 (+58%) |
| Fenton, MI | 34.6 mi | $980 | +$120 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Lapeer — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lapeer?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lapeer, Michigan is $860 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,373.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lapeer?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,400 ($2,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lapeer expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lapeer's studio median of $860 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lapeer rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 91 cities in Michigan with studio data, Lapeer ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lapeer?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Grand Blanc ($830), Flint ($680).