Apartments for Rent in Trenton, MI

Prices and availability in Trenton, MI were last updated on 13 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Trenton, MI are: Bristol HIlls Apartments, 2901 W. Jefferson Ave. Apartments and 2901 W Jefferson Ave, Unit 2901.

The average rent in Trenton, MI is $1,165.

In Trenton, 17% of the residents are renting compared to 83% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Trenton's rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Trenton is 44 years old, with 18% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 92% are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and 8% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in Trenton come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 48% of all rentals in Trenton. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.