What is the average apartment size in Owosso?

The average size for a Owosso, MI apartment is 781 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Owosso is $845 per month, a 3.36% increase from last years average of $818.

What is the average apartment size in Owosso?

The typical apartment in Owosso offers about 781 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Owosso, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Owosso?

In Owosso, 34% of households rent while 66% 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 Owosso is $845, a 3.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $818.

One-bedroom apartments provide 663 square feet for $764, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $903 offer 861 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Owosso, MI

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$845	781 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$764	663 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$903	861 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Owosso, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Owosso, MI have increased by 3.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $818 to $845.

Do most people rent or own in Owosso, MI?

2,102 or 34% of the households in Owosso, MI are renter-occupied while 4,119 or 66% are owner-occupied.

How Owosso Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Owosso	$845
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
Howell, MI	$1,535
Holt, MI	$1,515
Okemos, MI	$1,845
Fenton, MI	$1,337
Dewitt, MI	$1,298
Durand, MI	$801
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 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.