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Saint Clair Shores

·45th most expensive in Michigan·Saint Clair Shores rents have dropped 8.0%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,571/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$394
Falling (Monthly)
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Saint Clair Shores · $1,571
More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 11% below what Saint Clair Shores's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,571/mo
Expected by trend
$1,769/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,852/yr
At $1,571/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Saint Clair Shores, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,445 → $1,571
up 8.7%

Five years ago, renters in Saint Clair Shores, MI paid around $1,445 a month. That figure now sits near $1,571, up 8.7% from the 2023 baseline. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Saint Clair Shores rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Saint Clair Shores is $1,571/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $960/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,630/mo.

At 26% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint Clair Shores ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint Clair Shores an affordable city for renters?

Saint Clair Shores is considered affordable for renters. At $1,571/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saint Clair Shores falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Saint Clair Shores?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,571/mo in Saint Clair Shores.

Is rent going up or down in Saint Clair Shores?

Rent in Saint Clair Shores has decreased 8.0% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Saint Clair Shores rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Saint Clair Shores is middle-of-the-pack for Michigan for rent, ranking #45 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,571/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saint Clair Shores?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saint Clair Shores ($1,571/mo): Roseville ($1,313/mo), Fraser ($1,400/mo), Eastpointe ($1,408/mo).

How does Saint Clair Shores rent compare to the national average?

Saint Clair Shores's median rent of $1,571/mo is $394 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #45 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,571/mo, rent takes ~26% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saint Clair Shores 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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