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Wolverine Lake, MI

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A quaint lakeside community in the Wolverine State

Lake Scenic Family-Friendly Great Location Affordable

Located about 40 miles northwest of Detroit, Wolverine Lake is a small yet scenic village. Great for renters of all ages and lifestyles, Wolverine Lake offers affordable to upscale houses, apartments, and townhomes available for rent. The town is anchored by Wolverine Lake, providing a beautiful backdrop for many homes and plenty of opportunities for fun on the water from boating to swimming. Living an active lifestyle unites the community and residents look forward to going to the annual Tiki Night Fireworks celebration, a thrilling fireworks show over the water. Along with the lake, Wolverine Lake has several amazing parks and a few small businesses. There aren’t many shopping or dining options available in town, but be sure to check out Dairy Twist Café, a locally owned ice cream shop that has been adored since the 1980s. Conveniently, Wolverine Lake is close to several commercial centers in neighboring communities. Although the town is great for any renters, families flock to Wolverine Lake for its access to good schools, safe neighborhoods, and access to family-friendly activities. You won’t want to leave your new lakeside community, but Detroit is only 40 minutes away, made easily accessible by Interstate 696.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wolverine Lake, MI is $1,019 for one bedroom, and $2,244 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wolverine Lake has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,019/month
600 Sq Ft
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Transportation

14

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Proud Lake Recreation Area
  • Lyon Oaks County Park
  • West Bloomfield Woods and Nature Preserve
  • Marshbank Park
  • Alpine Valley at White Lake

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County
  • Bishop International

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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.