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Highlights

  • Spacious apartments
  • Dishwasher
  • Onsite laundry
  • Refrigerator
  • High ceilings
  • Stove

Location

1131 Columbus Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, USA
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Property Overview

Sterne Brunson School offers spacious apartments with high ceilings, along with practical features like a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and onsite laundry. It earns strong marks for value, amenities, and location, and its large photo collection and top-tier value per square foot add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Sterne Brunson School is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sterne Brunson School has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath825 sqft$950 /mo
2/12 bed1 bath1,093 sqft$1,100 /mo

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About Sterne Brunson School

HomeApartments in Benton Harbor Sterne Brunson School

Spacious apartment with high ceilings and excellent natural light. OnSite laundry available. Quit and secure building. Tenant pays electric and water. Stove, dishwasher and refrigerator provided by landlord.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Sterne Brunson School is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sterne Brunson School has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Sterne Brunson School
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Sterne Brunson School stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Sterne Brunson School is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Sterne Brunson School is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Sterne Brunson School does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Sterne Brunson School provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Sterne Brunson School compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 262 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 343 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Benton Harbor

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 8% higher than 1-bedrooms in Benton Harbor.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Sterne Brunson School to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Benton Harbor.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Benton Harbor
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Benton Harbor
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$800
December 2024$778
January 2025$734
February 2025$738
March 2025$797
April 2025$773
May 2025$766
June 2025$799
July 2025$801
August 2025$811
September 2025$811
October 2025$755
November 2025$809
December 2025$871
January 2026$872
February 2026$926
March 2026$946
April 2026$925
May 2026$939
June 2026$897
July 2026$881

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$38,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $950.
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Schools near Sterne Brunson School

Discovery Enrichment Center

465 s mccord st

benton harbor, MI, 49022

PK, KPublic
C+

Fair Plain East Elementary School

1995 union ave

benton harbor, MI, 49022

4-5Public
D+

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

750 e britain ave

benton harbor, MI, 49022

1-3Public
D+

Lighthouse Education Center

379 w glenlord rd

saint joseph, MI, 49085

K-12Public

River School

4439 river rd

sodus, MI, 49126

K-8Public
B-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Benton Harbor near 1131 Columbus Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 1131 Columbus Ave, Benton Harbor

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1131 Columbus Ave

BBS of Benton Harbor
131 E May St
Katar Foods
1140 Pipestone Rd
Save-A-Lot
1630 M 139
La Perla Produce Inc
1231 Pipestone Rd
ALDI
1700 Pipestone Rd

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