Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Ironwood, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Ironwood

$981/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ironwood is $981 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $919 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ironwood

3

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ironwood rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%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 Ironwood, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Ironwood, MI

Average rent prices in Ironwood have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Ironwood, MI

Rent prices in Ironwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ironwood is $981, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Ironwood run $868 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $981.

Listings

1 bedroom

$868

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$981

27%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,110

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$868

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$981

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,110

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Ironwood and Bessemer by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ironwood

Median rent price$981
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ironwood, MI is 2% lower than the median rent in Bessemer, MI.

Discover rentals in Ironwood, MI

Black River Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ironwood

11801 Black River Road - 1

Black River Rd #1, Ironwood, MI 49938

3 beds

1 bath

$900

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Frequently asked questions for Ironwood, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Ironwood rental market.

How much is rent in Ironwood?

The average rent in Ironwood is $981 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ironwood?

Average rent prices in Ironwood have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Ironwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ironwood is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $919 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ironwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Ironwood, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/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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