What is the average apartment size in Mason?

The average size for a Mason, MI apartment is 874 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 Mason?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Mason is $1,429 per month, a 11.73% increase from last years average of $1,279.

What is the average apartment size in Mason?

The typical apartment in Mason offers about 874 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mason, MI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Mason ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mason?

In Mason, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mason is $1,429, a 11.73% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,279.

One-bedroom apartments provide 616 square feet for $1,174, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,572 offer 1,018 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mason, MI

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,429	874 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,174	616 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,572	1,018 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mason, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Mason, MI have increased by 11.73% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,279 to $1,429.

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

The largest share of rentals in Mason, MI (57%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mason, MI?

1,074 or 31% of the households in Mason, MI are renter-occupied while 2,362 or 69% are owner-occupied.

How Mason Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mason	$1,429
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
Howell, MI	$1,535
Holt, MI	$1,515
Okemos, MI	$1,845
Marshall, MI	$1,071
Jackson, MI	$1,091
Dewitt, MI	$1,298
Durand, MI	$801
Grand Ledge, MI	$1,267
Haslett, MI	$1,222
Owosso, MI	$845

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 Mason 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.