Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Michigan City, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Michigan City
$1,200/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Michigan City is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Michigan City
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Michigan City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Michigan City, IN
Average rent prices in Michigan City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Michigan City, IN
Rent prices in Michigan City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Michigan City is $1,105, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Michigan City run $937 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,153.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $732 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% |  9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 32% | No Change |
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 Michigan City, IN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,105 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $2,150 | 34% | - | |
Houses | $1,550 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $754 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$732
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
32%
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 Michigan City, IN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,105
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
34%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$754
The table above reflects average rent prices in Michigan City, IN, 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 Michigan City, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Michigan City and Chesterton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Michigan City
37%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Michigan City, IN is 7% lower than the median rent in Chesterton, IN.
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4%$1,497
25%Discover rentals in Michigan City, IN
1d ago
1201 Manhattan St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$975
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
112 1/2 E 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
661 Cedargate Ct #661, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Michigan City
2 beds
1 bath
$997
Price dropped $80Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Michigan City
1201 Elston St #NA, Michigan City, IN 46360
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Michigan City
2 beds
0 baths
$2,400
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.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
1316 1316 #2, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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
Available Jul 18
1d ago
House for rent in Michigan City
517 Washington Park Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Michigan City
4 beds
2 baths
$2,695
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.House for rent
1d ago
910 S Carroll Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,300–$1,600
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
1d ago
110 Cedargate Ct, Michigan City, IN 46360
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$690–$1,105
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
1d ago
1000 Long Beach Ln, Michigan City, IN 46360
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$1,735
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
1d ago
110 Cedargate Ct, Michigan City, IN 46360
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$690–$1,105
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
3d ago
1204 Manhattan St, Michigan City, IN 46360
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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
House for rent in Michigan City
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Price dropped $80Additional 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.House for rent
Available Aug 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in Michigan City
1 bed
1 bath
$875
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.House for rent
Available Aug 8
1d ago
114 S Porter St, Michigan City, IN 46360
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
1d ago
House for rent in Michigan City
517 Washington Park Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
110 Cedargate Ct, Michigan City, IN 46360
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$830–$1,105
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
1d ago
221 Barker Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360
1–2 beds
1 bath
$837–$1,107
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
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Frequently asked questions for Michigan City, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Michigan City rental market.
How much is rent in Michigan City?
The average rent in Michigan City is $1,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Michigan City?
Average rent prices in Michigan City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Michigan City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Michigan City is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Michigan City?
To comfortably afford rent in Michigan City, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Michigan City?
January sees the lowest rent in Michigan City, with prices running about 17% lower than July's peak summer rates, making winter the most budget-friendly time to apartment hunt.
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).