1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mount Pleasant, MI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,010 and +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant
Compare Mount Pleasant'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 (this page) | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Mount Pleasant.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, MI | 35.1 mi | $905 | +$85 (+10%) |
| Dewitt, MI | 53.8 mi | $910 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Saginaw, MI | 56.1 mi | $820 | — |
| East Lansing, MI | 63.2 mi | $1,020 | +$200 (+24%) |
| Lansing, MI | 63.3 mi | $887 | +$67 (+8%) |
| Bay City, MI | 65.4 mi | $730 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Northview, MI | 69.2 mi | $1,098 | +$278 (+34%) |
| Holt, MI | 70.1 mi | $980 | +$160 (+20%) |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 73.6 mi | $1,234 | +$414 (+50%) |
| Kentwood, MI | 74 mi | $1,185 | +$365 (+45%) |
| Wyoming, MI | 80.1 mi | $1,110 | +$290 (+35%) |
| Walker, MI | 81.9 mi | $1,220 | +$400 (+49%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Mount Pleasant — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is $820 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,010.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Mount Pleasant?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Pleasant expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mount Pleasant's 1-bedroom median of $820 is +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mount Pleasant rank for 1-bedroom rent in Michigan?
Among the 91 cities in Michigan with 1-bedroom data, Mount Pleasant ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Mount Pleasant?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bay City ($730).