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Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Empire, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Empire
$1,960/mo
145%vs previous year
The average rent in Empire is $1,960 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $30 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Empire
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 145% 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Empire run $857 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $890.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,962 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,397 | No Change | 71% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,997 | No Change | - |
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 | $1,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 |  61% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,962
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,397
Last year
71%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
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
$1,395
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
61%
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
2%higher than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Empire, MI is 31% higher than the median rent in Bellaire, MI.
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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 $1,960 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Empire?
Average rent prices in Empire have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 145% since last year.
How does Empire rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Empire is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Empire?
To comfortably afford rent in Empire, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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).