Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Average rent in
Benton Harbor, MI

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Benton Harbor, MI is $1,394. This is -28%, or $551, lower than the national average.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,394

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

19

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Benton Harbor, MI is $1,394. This is -28%, or $551, lower than the national average.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
48%
26%
7%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

64%
36%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Benton Harbor, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Benton Harbor, MI have increased by 14% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Benton Harbor, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Benton Harbor, MI is $1,027. A 1-bedroom apartment in Benton Harbor, MI costs about $811 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,039. Houses for rent in Benton Harbor, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,347.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$938

No Change

29%

2 bedroom

$1,400

2%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,800

13%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,695

10%

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$938

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

30%

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.

Compare rent prices in Benton Harbor, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Benton Harbor, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bangor, MI.

Benton Harbor

Median rent price$1,394
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Benton Harbor, MI is 2% higher than the median rent in Bangor, MI.

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Cost of living in
Benton Harbor, MI

The overall cost of living in Benton Harbor, MI is 17% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

Apartments for rent in Benton Harbor

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Harbor City Flats

604 8th St Ste 401, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

1–3 beds

1 bath

$382–$1,188

Price drop

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600 Pearl St #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Benton Harbor

Studio Apt Pearl St

600 Pearl St #B, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 21

261 Bellview St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Benton Harbor

261 Bellview St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Oct 24

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3 Bed 2 Bath Home Available for Lease at Ravines - Apply Now!

2088 E Empire Ave #35, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

3 beds

2 baths

$990

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20

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5d+ ago

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3 Bed 2 Bath Home Available for Lease at Ravines - Apply Now!

2088 E Empire Ave #84, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

3 beds

2 baths

$990

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benton Harbor

Historic - Benton Harbor, MI

1131 Columbus Ave #1115, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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1019 Colonial Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Benton Harbor

2 Bed Near Whirlpool AdCntr & Lake Michigan Beachs

1019 Colonial Dr #3, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 3