Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Benton Harbor, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Benton Harbor
$1,219/mo
31%vs previous year
The average rent in Benton Harbor is $1,219 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $681 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Benton Harbor
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Benton Harbor rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Benton Harbor, MI
Average rent prices in Benton Harbor have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 $943, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Benton Harbor run $913 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $500 | No Change |  43% | |
1 bedroom | $955 | 3% | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 45% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 21% | 52% | |
4 bedroom | $2,497 | 16% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Benton Harbor, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $943 | No Change | 8% | |
Condos | $2,112 | 196% | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 13% | 100% |
Studio
Average rent
$500
Last year
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$955
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
45%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
52%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Benton Harbor, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$943
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,112
Last 30 days
196%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
100%
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
36%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Benton Harbor, MI is 11% higher than the median rent in Bangor, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,100
39%$1,398
33%$1,050
22%$1,500
131%$1,310
5%$1,000
15%$2,000
4%$1,350
$1,250
4%$1,975
1%$1,600
7%$1,500
33%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 | 15% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 21% lower |
| Housing | 30% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Benton Harbor, MI
23h ago
Verified
604 8th St Ste 401, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
1–3 beds
1 bath
$494
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
162 Pipestone St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Benton Harbor
208 S Seeley St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton Harbor
1968 Taube Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton Harbor
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
23h ago
Verified
604 8th St Ste 401, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
1–3 beds
1 bath
$494
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
1903 Union Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
1–2 beds
1 bath
$933–$1,530
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Benton Harbor
1975 Hatch Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 19
4d ago
House for rent in Benton Harbor
1362 Rose Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 24
5d+ ago
Verified
372 East Empire, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
604 8th St Ste 401, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
1–3 beds
1 bath
$494
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Benton Harbor
1362 Rose Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Benton Harbor
1968 Taube Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
Verified
604 8th St Ste 401, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
372 East Empire, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1131 Columbus Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1903 Union Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
1 bed
1 bath
$933–$1,237
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,219 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Benton Harbor?
Average rent prices in Benton Harbor have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.
How does Benton Harbor rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Benton Harbor is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $681 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 $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).