Port Huron, Michigan Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Port Huron, Michigan rental market.

Port Huron, Michigan

Average Apartment Rent

$1,112

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

2.9%

As of May 2026

Compared to a year ago, Port Huron, Michigan apartments have recorded a 2.9% rent increase.

Port Huron, Michigan Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024 Mar 2025 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026
Port Huron $922 $939 $998 $1,037 $1,070 $1,075 $1,108 $1,132 $1,114
National $1,741 $1,732 $1,736 $1,756 $1,749 $1,755 $1,767 $1,753 $1,750
Port Huron
National
Jul 2023
$922
$1,741
Nov 2023
$939
$1,732
Mar 2024
$998
$1,736
Jul 2024
$1,037
$1,756
Nov 2024
$1,070
$1,749
Mar 2025
$1,075
$1,755
Jul 2025
$1,108
$1,767
Nov 2025
$1,132
$1,753
Mar 2026
$1,114
$1,750

Port Huron, Michigan Average Apartment Rent

Port Huron, Michigan Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 77.84%, apartments priced $1,000 - $1,500 represent the bulk of Port Huron, Michigan rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.92%.

Port Huron, Michigan Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 4,792
Owner occupied housing units 7,533

Renters take up 39% of Port Huron, Michigan real estate, occupying a total of 4,792 units, while homeowners live in 7,533 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.7

Renter median household income**

$29,323

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.27

Rental vacancy rate**

5.3%

Port Huron, Michigan Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 123
1 bed 1,109
2 beds 1,683
3 beds 1,465
4 beds 335
5 or more beds 77

There are 1,683 rentals in Port Huron, Michigan with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 35%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (2%), amounting to 77 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Port Huron, Michigan homes for rent is 4.7.

Port Huron, Michigan Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 211
25 - 34 years 1,323
35 - 44 years 850
45 - 54 years 623
55 - 59 years 498
60 - 64 years 414
65 - 74 years 569
75 - 84 years 188
85 years and over 116

Most condos for rent in Port Huron, Michigan are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (28%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (18%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Port Huron, Michigan Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 2,355
Non-Family Households 2,437

Port Huron, Michigan Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 1,514
No related children of the householder under 18 3,278

A total of 2,355 apartments for rent in Port Huron, Michigan, or 49% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 32% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 1,514 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Port Huron, Michigan is 2.27.

Port Huron, Michigan Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 569
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,833
Some college or associate's degree 1,720
Bachelor's degree or higher 670

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 14% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 12% of the homes for rent in Port Huron, Michigan.

Port Huron, Michigan Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 64
Built 2000 - 2009 222
Built 1990 - 1999 401
Built 1980 - 1989 560
Built 1970 - 1979 674
Built 1960 - 1969 490
Built 1950 - 1959 679
Built 1940 - 1949 550
Built 1939 or earlier 1,152

The highest share of Port Huron, Michigan apartment rentals, namely 24% or 1,152 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (14%, 679 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (14%, 674 units).

Port Huron, Michigan Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 464
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,454
Moved in 2010 to 2017 2,357
Moved in 2000 to 2009 452
Moved in 1990 to 1999 45

Median year renter moved into unit 2016

Most Port Huron, Michigan renters (49%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Port Huron, Michigan condos for rent is 2016.

Port Huron, Michigan Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,102
1 vehicle available 2,343
2 vehicles available 1,110
3 or more vehicles available 237

When it comes to transportation options, 49% of Port Huron, Michigan renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 23% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 23% have No vehicle available.

Port Huron, Michigan Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 2,960
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 568
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 115
Walked 64
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 117
Worked at home 149

Port Huron, Michigan Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 7,485
Moved within same county 2,473
Moved from different county within same state 608
Moved from different state 99

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Port Huron, Michigan apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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