Studio Apartment Rent in Paw Paw, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Paw Paw, Michigan as of March 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $995 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Paw Paw
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 Paw Paw
Compare Paw Paw's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevensville | $558 |
| 2 | Trenton | $584 |
| 3 | Flint | $680 |
| 4 | Paw Paw (this page) | $690 |
| 5 | Adrian | $710 |
| 6 | Bay City | $730 |
| 7 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 8 | Muskegon | $750 |
| 9 | Marquette | $760 |
| 10 | Marshall | $760 |
| 11 | Niles | $770 |
| 12 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 13 | Kalamazoo | $804 |
| 14 | Jackson | $805 |
| 15 | Monroe | $810 |
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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Paw Paw.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Paw Paw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI | 20.2 mi | $804 | +$114 (+17%) |
| Portage, MI | 22.1 mi | $840 | +$150 (+22%) |
| Niles, MI | 35.9 mi | $770 | +$80 (+12%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 37.5 mi | $855 | +$165 (+24%) |
| Granger, IN | 37.6 mi | $1,070 | +$380 (+55%) |
| Holland, MI | 40.6 mi | $940 | +$250 (+36%) |
| Zeeland, MI | 42.1 mi | $890 | +$200 (+29%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 43.7 mi | $740 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Stevensville, MI | 44.8 mi | $558 | $-132 (-19%) |
| South Bend, IN | 45.5 mi | $775 | +$85 (+12%) |
| Goshen, IN | 45.9 mi | $890 | +$200 (+29%) |
| Wyoming, MI | 47.4 mi | $1,065 | +$375 (+54%) |
Studio rent in Paw Paw — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Paw Paw?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Paw Paw, Michigan is $690 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $995.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Paw Paw?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,600 ($2,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Paw Paw expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Paw Paw's studio median of $690 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Paw Paw rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 100 cities in Michigan with studio data, Paw Paw ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Paw Paw?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stevensville ($558).