Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Empire, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Empire
$888/mo
51%vs previous year
The average rent in Empire is $888 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,011 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Empire
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Empire rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Empire, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Empire, MI
Average rent prices in Empire have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 51% 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
Empire, MI
Rent prices in Empire vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Empire is $890, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Empire run $857 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $890.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,962 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $955 | No Change |  20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,011 | No Change | 49% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,997 | No Change | 6% |
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 Empire, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $890 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,415 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,962
1 bedroom
Average rent
$955
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,011
Last year
49%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last year
6%
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 Empire, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$890
Condos
Average rent
$1,415
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
The table above reflects average rent prices in Empire, 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 Empire, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Empire and Bellaire by all bedroom counts and property types.
Empire
53%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Empire, MI is 12% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, MI.
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86%Discover rentals in Empire, MI
5d+ ago
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10051 W Michigan St, Empire, MI 49630
1–2 beds
1 bath
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Empire
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Empire
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10051 W Michigan St, Empire, MI 49630
1–2 beds
1 bath
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Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Empire, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Empire rental market.
How much is rent in Empire?
The average rent in Empire is $888 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Empire?
Average rent prices in Empire have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 51% since last year.
How does Empire rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Empire is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,011 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Empire?
To comfortably afford rent in Empire, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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).