What is the average apartment size in Fenton?

The average size for a Fenton, MI apartment is 1,018 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 Fenton?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Fenton is $1,337 per month, a 5.48% increase from last years average of $1,268.

What is the average apartment size in Fenton?

The typical apartment in Fenton offers about 1,018 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fenton, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fenton?

The typical rent budget in Fenton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fenton?

In Fenton, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fenton is $1,337, a 5.48% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,268.

One-bedroom apartments provide 806 square feet for $1,210, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,362 offer 1,064 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Fenton, MI

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,337	1,018 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,210	806 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,362	1,064 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Fenton, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Fenton, MI have increased by 5.48% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,268 to $1,337.

What's the typical rent budget in Fenton, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Fenton, MI (66%) 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 Fenton, MI?

1,768 or 35% of the households in Fenton, MI are renter-occupied while 3,346 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Fenton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fenton	$1,337
Detroit	$1,316
Grand Rapids	$1,547
East Lansing	$1,769
Lansing	$1,237
Ann Arbor	$2,021
Southfield	$1,402
Kalamazoo	$1,308
Farmington Hills	$1,464
Ypsilanti	$1,270
Westland	$1,151
Flint	$940
Grand Blanc	$1,160
Novi	$1,676
Pontiac	$1,201
Howell, MI	$1,535
Auburn Hills, MI	$1,575
Davison, MI	$1,127
Wixom, MI	$1,161
Brighton, MI	$1,678
Durand, MI	$801

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 Fenton 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.