Bad Axe
Bad Axe, MI
Area Guide
Rural charm and a cozy small-town atmosphere define this eastern Michigan community
Bad Axe is a small city near the tip of Michigan’s Thumb region. The community exhibits classic small-town flair, with a quaint Downtown district of historic buildings and storefronts clustered around the intersection of Huron Avenue and Van Dyke Road. This is where you’ll find many of the local cafes, specialty shops, neighborhood bars, and the vintage Bad Axe Theatre.
The rental market in town features a number of affordable apartments and condos to fit any budget. When you’re looking for a change of scenery, lakefront cities like Harbor Beach and Port Austin are only about twenty minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bad Axe, MI is $345 for one bedroom, $636 for two bedrooms, and $915 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bad Axe has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 3-6
224 Students
Public
Grades K-2
204 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
39 Students
Public
Grades K-8
12 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
413 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
39 Students
Public
Grades K-8
12 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
413 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
39 Students
Points of Interest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.