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Cadillac, MI

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Timeless beauty and Midwestern personality distinguish this charming lakeside city

Small Town Historic Nature Outdoors Lake Affordable

Cadillac is a small, rather secluded city in the northwestern portion of the Michigan “mitten.” Encircling Cadillac Lake, the city features a thriving Downtown district on the eastern shore, with the vintage storefronts along Mitchell Street hosting a range of cozy eateries, neighborhood bars, specialty shops, a small movie theater, and dozens of other locally owned businesses.

Thousands of acres of nature preserves lie within just a few miles of Cadillac, providing endless opportunities to get outdoors and explore the region’s natural beauty. The local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with a wide selection of apartments and houses available to fit any lifestyle or budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cadillac, MI is $971 for a studio, $881 for one bedroom, $987 for two bedrooms, and $936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cadillac has increased by 23.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$881/month
351 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

606 Students

7
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

511 Students

4
out of 10

Kenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

275 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wexford-Missaukee Isd Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

73 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mackinaw Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

750 Students

7
out of 10

Cadillac Junior High School

Public

Grades 8

266 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wexford-Missaukee Isd Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

73 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cadillac Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

907 Students

7
out of 10

Wexford-Missaukee Isd Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

73 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mitchell State Park
  • Huron-Manistee National Forests

Airports

  • Cherry Capital

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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.