Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Ionia, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Ionia

$950/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ionia is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ionia

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ionia rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Ionia, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Ionia, MI

Average rent prices in Ionia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Ionia, MI

Rent prices in Ionia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ionia is $979, whereas a house costs $1,959. 1-bedroom apartments in Ionia run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,029.

Listings

1 bedroom

$975

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,004

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,724

No Change

42%

4 bedroom

$2,645

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1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,004

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,724

Last year

42%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ionia, 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 Ionia, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ionia and Belding by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ionia

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ionia, MI is 36% lower than the median rent in Belding, MI.

Discover rentals in Ionia, MI

Charter Investment Assoc. LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Charter Investment Assoc. LLC

634 Morse St, Ionia, MI 48846

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
Valley View I and II - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Valley View I and II

741 Valley View Dr, Ionia, MI 48846

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$879–$1,279

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Ionia, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Ionia rental market.

How much is rent in Ionia?

The average rent in Ionia is $950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ionia?

Average rent prices in Ionia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Ionia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ionia is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ionia?

To comfortably afford rent in Ionia, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/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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