Studio Apartment Rent in Saline, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Saline, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,908 and +15% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Saline
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 Saline
Compare Saline'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 | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Saline.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Saline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | 10.7 mi | $1,493 | +$393 (+36%) |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 16.4 mi | $1,130 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Belleville, MI | 23.7 mi | $1,100 | — |
| Brighton, MI | 25.7 mi | $920 | $-180 (-16%) |
| Plymouth, MI | 25.8 mi | $1,100 | — |
| Canton, MI | 26.6 mi | $1,250 | +$150 (+14%) |
| New Hudson, MI | 29.1 mi | $1,240 | +$140 (+13%) |
| Northville, MI | 29.3 mi | $1,320 | +$220 (+20%) |
| Monroe, MI | 29.6 mi | $810 | $-290 (-26%) |
| Sylvania, OH | 30.7 mi | $850 | $-250 (-23%) |
| Romulus, MI | 30.8 mi | $940 | $-160 (-15%) |
| Howell, MI | 31 mi | $990 | $-110 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Saline — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Saline?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Saline, Michigan is $1,100 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,908.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Saline?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,000 ($3,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saline expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Saline's studio median of $1,100 is +15% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saline rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Saline ranks #59 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Saline?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brighton ($920), Monroe ($810), Sylvania ($850).