What is the average apartment size in Norton Shores?

The average size for a Norton Shores, MI apartment is 1,013 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Norton Shores?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Norton Shores is $1,441 per month, a 3.89% increase from last year’s average of $1,387.

What is the average apartment size in Norton Shores?

The typical apartment in Norton Shores offers about 1,013 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Norton Shores, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Norton Shores?

The typical rent budget in Norton Shores ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Norton Shores?

In Norton Shores, 14% of households rent while 86% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Norton Shores is $1,441, a 3.89% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,387.

One-bedroom apartments provide 771 square feet for $1,288, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,441 offer 1,058 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,240 sq ft) for $1,717, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Norton Shores, MI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,441	1,013 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,288	771 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,441	1,058 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,717	1,240 sq. ft.

Norton Shores, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Norton Shores, MI have increased by 3.89% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,387 to $1,441.

What's the typical rent budget in Norton Shores, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Norton Shores, MI (54%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Norton Shores, MI?

1,374 or 14% of the households in Norton Shores, MI are renter-occupied while 8,387 or 86% are owner-occupied.

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How Norton Shores Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Norton Shores	$1,441
Farmington Hills	$1,495
Southfield	$1,381
Ypsilanti	$1,288
Detroit	$1,312
Ann Arbor	$2,039
Grand Rapids	$1,591
East Lansing	$1,706
Lansing	$1,198
Kalamazoo	$1,316
Hudsonville, MI	$1,672
Walker, MI	$1,412
Holland, MI	$1,569
Wyoming, MI	$1,503
Kentwood, MI	$1,382
Grandville, MI	$1,453
Muskegon, MI	$998

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Norton Shores apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.