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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Ishpeming, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Ishpeming
$1,172/mo
56%vs previous year
The average rent in Ishpeming is $1,172 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $727 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ishpeming
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ishpeming rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ishpeming, MI
Average rent prices in Ishpeming have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 56% 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
Ishpeming, MI
Rent prices in Ishpeming vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ishpeming is $978, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Ishpeming run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,669 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,115 | No Change | 54% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 73% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 |  31% | 34% | |
4 bedroom | $82,900 | - | - |
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 Ishpeming, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $978 | No Change | 8% | |
Houses | $1,775 | 23% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,669
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,115
Last year
54%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last year
73%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
34%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$82,900
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 Ishpeming, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$978
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ishpeming, 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 Ishpeming, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ishpeming and Escanaba by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ishpeming
38%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ishpeming, MI is 6% lower than the median rent in Escanaba, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
58%$1,300
45%$2,049
$2,047
180%$1,600
24%$1,000
3%$2,000
$977
5%$1,345
$1,669
8%$985
9%$1,250
Cost of living in Ishpeming, MI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 12% lower |
| Groceries | 22% higher |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 13% higher |
| Transportation | 39% higher |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Ishpeming, MI
22h ago
Verified
550 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming, MI 49849
1–2 beds
1 bath
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Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
700 E North St, Ishpeming, MI 49849
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$978
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
605 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
550 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming, MI 49849
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
700 E North St, Ishpeming, MI 49849
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$978
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
550 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming, MI 49849
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
22h ago
605 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
700 E North St, Ishpeming, MI 49849
2 beds
1 bath
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Frequently asked questions for Ishpeming, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Ishpeming rental market.
How much is rent in Ishpeming?
The average rent in Ishpeming is $1,172 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ishpeming?
Average rent prices in Ishpeming have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 56% since last year.
How does Ishpeming rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ishpeming is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $727 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ishpeming?
To comfortably afford rent in Ishpeming, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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).