What is the average apartment size in St. Clair Shores?

The average size for a St. Clair Shores, MI apartment is 976 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 St. Clair Shores?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in St. Clair Shores is $1,521 per month, a 9.79% increase from last year’s average of $1,386.

What is the average apartment size in St. Clair Shores?

The typical apartment in St. Clair Shores offers about 976 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

St. Clair Shores, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in St. Clair Shores?

The typical rent budget in St. Clair Shores ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in St. Clair Shores?

In St. Clair Shores, 17% of households rent while 83% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in St. Clair Shores is $1,521, a 9.79% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,386.

One-bedroom apartments provide 718 square feet for $1,080, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,530 offer 978 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in St. Clair Shores, MI

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,521	976 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,080	718 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,530	978 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

St. Clair Shores, MI rent trends

Rental prices in St. Clair Shores, MI have increased by 9.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,386 to $1,521.

What's the typical rent budget in St. Clair Shores, MI?

The largest share of rentals in St. Clair Shores, MI (51%) 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 St. Clair Shores, MI?

4,558 or 17% of the households in St. Clair Shores, MI are renter-occupied while 22,937 or 83% are owner-occupied.

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How St. Clair Shores Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
St. Clair Shores	$1,521
Detroit	$1,316
Ann Arbor	$2,010
Grand Rapids	$1,564
Lansing	$1,229
East Lansing	$1,751
Kalamazoo	$1,322
Southfield	$1,384
Ypsilanti	$1,271
Farmington Hills	$1,473
Westland	$1,164
Troy	$1,563
Sterling Heights, MI	$1,258
Pontiac	$1,199
Royal Oak, MI	$1,501
Warren, MI	$1,113
Auburn Hills, MI	$1,571
Ferndale, MI	$2,155
Rochester Hills, MI	$1,693
Madison Heights, MI	$1,262
Oak Park, MI	$1,247

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 St. Clair 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.