Average Rent in Benton Harbor, MI and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Benton Harbor, MI

Average rent prices in Benton Harbor have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Benton Harbor, MI

Rent prices in Benton Harbor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Benton Harbor is $1,090, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton Harbor run $878 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.


Studio	$825	3%	-
1 bedroom	$900	4%	47%
2 bedroom	$1,200	7%	16%
3 bedroom	$1,294	1%	13%
4 bedroom	$2,985	1%	56%


Apartments	$1,090	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,200	-	-
Houses	$1,975	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

Last year

47%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,294

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last 30 days

Last year

56%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Benton Harbor, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Benton Harbor, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Benton Harbor and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Benton Harbor

Median rent price$1,115

43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350

31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benton Harbor, MI is 17% lower than the median rent in Bangor, MI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,267

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$1,200

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$1,028

$2,050

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$1,295

$1,500

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$1,200

Cost of living in Benton Harbor, MI

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	13% lower
Groceries	3% lower
Health	20% lower
Housing	36% lower
Transportation	1% higher
Utilities	8% lower

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1 bath

$950

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$990

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2 Floor Apartment on Pearl St

600 Pearl St #A, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

3 beds

1 bath

$1,090

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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Frequently asked questions for Benton Harbor, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Benton Harbor rental market.

How much is rent in Benton Harbor?

The average rent in Benton Harbor is $1,115 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Benton Harbor?

Average rent prices in Benton Harbor have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Benton Harbor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Benton Harbor is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $834 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Benton Harbor?

To comfortably afford rent in Benton Harbor, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Benton Harbor?

Benton Harbor offers strong options for renters with pets, as 68% of listings welcome furry companions. This high percentage reflects the city's accommodation of pet owners across its rental market. With an average of 22 listings available monthly, pet-friendly options are well-represented in the southwestern Michigan city.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).