What is the average apartment size in Owosso?

The average size for a Owosso, MI apartment is 808 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 Owosso?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Owosso is $978 per month, a 19.1% increase from last years average of $821.

What is the average apartment size in Owosso?

The typical apartment in Owosso offers about 808 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Owosso, MI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Owosso ranges from to per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Owosso?

In Owosso, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 11, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Owosso is $978, a 19.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $821.

One-bedroom apartments provide 661 square feet for $851, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,023 offer 861 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Owosso, MI

Last updated: April 11, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$978	808 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$851	661 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,023	861 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Owosso, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Owosso, MI have increased by 19.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $821 to $978.

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

The largest share of rentals in Owosso, MI (61%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Owosso, MI?

2,006 or 32% of the households in Owosso, MI are renter-occupied while 4,314 or 68% are owner-occupied.

How Owosso Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Owosso	$978
Detroit	$1,328
Grand Rapids	$1,557
East Lansing	$1,778
Lansing	$1,225
Ann Arbor	$2,008
Southfield	$1,407
Kalamazoo	$1,317
Farmington Hills	$1,463
Ypsilanti	$1,288
Westland	$1,154
Flint	$946
Grand Blanc	$1,147
Howell, MI	$1,548
Holt, MI	$1,546
Okemos, MI	$1,785
Fenton, MI	$1,316
Dewitt, MI	$1,309
Durand, MI	$822
Burton, MI	$911
Flushing, MI	$933

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 Owosso 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.