What is the average apartment size in Lapeer?

The average size for a Lapeer, MI apartment is 911 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 Lapeer?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Lapeer is $1,139 per month, a 4.3% increase from last years average of $1,092.

What is the average apartment size in Lapeer?

The typical apartment in Lapeer offers about 911 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lapeer, MI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Lapeer ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 71% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lapeer?

In Lapeer, 50% of households rent while 50% 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 Lapeer is $1,139, a 4.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,092.

One-bedroom apartments provide 734 square feet for $964, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,230 offer 1,003 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Lapeer, MI

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,139	911 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$964	734 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,230	1,003 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Lapeer, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Lapeer, MI have increased by 4.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,092 to $1,139.

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

The largest share of rentals in Lapeer, MI (71%) 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 Lapeer, MI?

1,804 or 50% of the households in Lapeer, MI are renter-occupied while 1,798 or 50% are owner-occupied.

How Lapeer Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lapeer	$1,139
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
Rochester Hills	$1,674
Pontiac	$1,201
Auburn Hills, MI	$1,575
Davison, MI	$1,127
Fenton, MI	$1,337
Rochester, MI	$1,456
Burton, MI	$929
Flushing, MI	$923

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 Lapeer 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.