Last updated on June 11, 2026

Average rent in
Empire, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Empire

$2,290/mo

increased by187%

vs previous year

The average rent in Empire is $2,290 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $340 more per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Empire

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Empire rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 increased by 187% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Empire run $857 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $890.

Listings

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

124%

3 bedroom

$2,290

-

-

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

124%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,290

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

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

Median rent price$2,290
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Empire, MI is 61% higher than the median rent in Bellaire, MI.

Discover rentals in Empire, MI

Empire Townhouses - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Empire Townhouses

10051 W Michigan St, Empire, MI 49630

1–2 beds

1 bath

$857–$890

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 $2,290 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Empire?

Average rent prices in Empire have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 187% since last year.

How does Empire rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Empire is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 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 $92,000/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).

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