City Report · MI

Stevensville

Pop. 1,095·67th most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,381/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$551
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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Stevensville · $1,381
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,381/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$55,000/yr
Local median income
$64,125/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Stevensville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,760
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,330/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,381 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($64,125) is $1,603 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,330); a 3-bedroom is $1,720.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Stevensville. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,572/yr
At $1,381/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Stevensville, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,095
Median income
$64,125
Median age
51.8
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
15.4%
20.7%
17.7%
14.5%
31.6%
Under 1815.4%
18–3420.7%
35–5417.7%
55–6414.5%
65+31.6%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
92.5%
White92.5%
Black1%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1.3%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
26.5%
39.5%
31.6%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college39.5%
Bachelor's+31.6%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Stevensville, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,991 → $64,125
down 2.8%
Population
1,110 → 1,095
down 1.4%
Renter share
41.6% → 39.1%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
29.4% → 31.6%
+2.2 pts
Median age
50.8 → 51.8
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $65,991 to $64,125 across the same window, down 2.8% versus 2021. Census counts show Stevensville, MI losing about 15 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 41.6% to 39.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.4% to 31.6% across the same window.

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At $1,381/mo, how Stevensville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Stevensville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Stevensville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Stevensville, MI

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Stevensville is $1,381/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,720/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($64,125/yr), Stevensville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Stevensville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,381/mo in Stevensville. The local median household income is $64,125/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Stevensville?

Rent in Stevensville has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Stevensville rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Stevensville is one of the more affordable among Michigan cities for rent, ranking #67 of 100 tracked cities at $1,381/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Stevensville?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Stevensville ($1,381/mo) include South Bend ($1,269/mo), and La Porte ($1,271/mo).
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,381/mo, rent takes ~26% of Stevensville's median household income ($64,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Stevensville 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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