Studio Apartment Rent in Ypsilanti, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ypsilanti, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,435 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti
Compare Ypsilanti'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 Ypsilanti.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ypsilanti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville, MI | 9.5 mi | $1,100 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 9.6 mi | $1,493 | +$363 (+32%) |
| Canton, MI | 10.2 mi | $1,250 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Plymouth, MI | 10.7 mi | $1,100 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Northville, MI | 14.9 mi | $1,320 | +$190 (+17%) |
| Romulus, MI | 15.1 mi | $940 | $-190 (-17%) |
| Wayne, MI | 15.3 mi | $830 | $-300 (-27%) |
| Saline, MI | 16.4 mi | $1,100 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Westland, MI | 17.2 mi | $970 | $-160 (-14%) |
| New Hudson, MI | 18.4 mi | $1,240 | +$110 (+10%) |
| Livonia, MI | 18.9 mi | $1,130 | — |
| Garden City, MI | 19.8 mi | $960 | $-170 (-15%) |
Studio rent in Ypsilanti — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ypsilanti?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ypsilanti, Michigan is $1,130 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,435.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ypsilanti?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,200 ($3,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ypsilanti expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ypsilanti's studio median of $1,130 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ypsilanti rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Ypsilanti ranks #66 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ypsilanti?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Belleville ($1,100), Plymouth ($1,100), Romulus ($940).