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Superior

·15th most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Superior, MI
Median rent (all units)
$1,954/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
-$11
Rising (Monthly)
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Superior · $1,954
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,954/mo, rent takes about 33% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Superior's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,448/yr
At $1,954/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Superior is $1,954/mo as of July 2026.

At 33% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Superior ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is Superior an affordable city for renters?

Superior is considered moderate for renters. At $1,954/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Superior slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Superior?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,954/mo in Superior.

Is rent going up or down in Superior?

Rent in Superior has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Superior rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Superior is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #15 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,954/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Superior?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Superior ($1,954/mo): Belleville ($1,372/mo), Ypsilanti ($1,435/mo), Plymouth ($1,859/mo).

How does Superior rent compare to the national average?

Superior's median rent of $1,954/mo is $11 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #15 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,954/mo, rent takes ~33% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Superior 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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