Apartments for Rent in Trenton, MI

Prices and availability in Trenton, MI were last updated on 17 May 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 housing is rented out compared to 83% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 16% of Trenton's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Trenton are about 44 years old, on average. Of these, 18% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 92% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and 8% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.