Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Ionia, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Ionia
$1,074/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Ionia is $1,074 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ionia
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ionia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ionia, MI
Average rent prices in Ionia have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $959, whereas a house costs $1,770. 1-bedroom apartments in Ionia run $959 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $959 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 8% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 |  9% | - |
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 Ionia, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $959 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,770 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
1 bedroom
Average rent
$959
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
9%
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 Ionia, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$959
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Houses
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
4%
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
45%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ionia, MI is 7% lower than the median rent in Belding, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%Discover rentals in Ionia, MI
11h ago
Verified
741 Valley View Dr, Ionia, MI 48846
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$859–$1,249
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ionia
E Lincoln Ave #704, Ionia, MI 48846
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
2d ago
House for rent in Ionia
625 Townsend St #NA, Ionia, MI 48846
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ionia
1201 S State Rd #5, Ionia, MI 48846
Studio
0 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
11h ago
Verified
741 Valley View Dr, Ionia, MI 48846
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$859–$1,249
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
11h ago
Verified
741 Valley View Dr, Ionia, MI 48846
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$859–$1,249
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
2d ago
House for rent in Ionia
625 Townsend St #NA, Ionia, MI 48846
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ionia
E Lincoln Ave #704, Ionia, MI 48846
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
11h ago
Verified
741 Valley View Dr, Ionia, MI 48846
3 beds
1 bath
$1,149–$1,249
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
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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 $1,074 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ionia?
Average rent prices in Ionia have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Ionia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ionia is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ionia?
Given the limited selection of listings in Ionia, with an average of 19 available per month, renters should be prepared to act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available.
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).