Studio Apartment Rent in Muskegon, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Muskegon, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,207 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Muskegon
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 Muskegon
Compare Muskegon's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $584 |
| 2 | Flint | $680 |
| 3 | Bay City | $730 |
| 4 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 5 | Muskegon (this page) | $750 |
| 6 | Marquette | $760 |
| 7 | Niles | $770 |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $804 |
| 10 | Jackson | $805 |
| 11 | Monroe | $810 |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | $810 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $830 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $830 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Muskegon.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Muskegon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker, MI | 30.7 mi | $1,120 | +$370 (+49%) |
| Holland, MI | 31 mi | $940 | +$190 (+25%) |
| Wyoming, MI | 38 mi | $1,065 | +$315 (+42%) |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 38.1 mi | $1,190 | +$440 (+59%) |
| Kentwood, MI | 45.1 mi | $1,140 | +$390 (+52%) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 75 mi | $804 | +$54 (+7%) |
| Portage, MI | 81.1 mi | $840 | +$90 (+12%) |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 96 mi | $810 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Niles, MI | 97.4 mi | $770 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Granger, IN | 103.6 mi | $1,070 | +$320 (+43%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 107.1 mi | $855 | +$105 (+14%) |
| South Bend, IN | 107.6 mi | $775 | +$25 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Muskegon — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Muskegon?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Muskegon, Michigan is $750 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,207.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Muskegon?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Muskegon expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Muskegon's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Muskegon rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Muskegon ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Muskegon?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Muskegon.