Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Michigan City, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Michigan City

$1,350/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Michigan City is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Michigan City

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Michigan City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Michigan City, IN

Average rent prices in Michigan City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,056, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Michigan City run $937 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,063.

Listings

Studio

$800

5%

26%

1 bedroom

$966

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,147

No Change

21%

3 bedroom

$1,500

6%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,300

11%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$966

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Michigan City, IN is 2% lower than the median rent in Chesterton, IN.

Discover rentals in Michigan City, IN

212 1/2 Hendricks Street Upstairs - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

212 1/2 Hendricks Street Upstairs

212 Hendricks St, Michigan City, IN 46360

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

112 1/2 E 10th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

112 1/2 E 10th Street

112 1/2 E 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

422 Hoyt St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Michigan City

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

4d ago

8.3

Very good

114 South Porter Street

114 S Porter St, Michigan City, IN 46360

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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 $1,350 per month as of June 13, 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 increased by 13% since last year.

How does Michigan City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Michigan City is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $54,000/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?

Michigan City, Indiana rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $950 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across all property types in the city.

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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