Rents are 12% below what Midland's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,433 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Midland, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Midland, MI has changed in 5 years
Rent in Midland, MI has increased 10.5% since 2022, going from about $1,297 per month to roughly $1,433 today. Median household income grew from $67,558 to $73,325 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% shift. About 32.9% of households rent today, against 34.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Midland, MI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.
Discussions about Midland
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Midland on your salary?
At $1,433/mo, how Midland rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Midland rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Midland. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Midland
Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Midland is $1,433/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $895/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,175/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $905/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,520/mo.
At 23% of local median household income ($73,325/yr), Midland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.5% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Midland an affordable city for renters?
How much income do you need to rent in Midland?
Is rent going up or down in Midland?
Which Midland neighborhoods have the lowest rent?
How does Midland rent compare to other cities in Michigan?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Midland?
What percentage of Midland residents rent vs. own?
How does Midland rent compare to the national average?
At $1,433/mo, rent takes ~23% of Midland's median household income ($73,325/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Midland.
No discussions yet.
