Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Michigan City, IN

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Michigan City, IN is $1,352. This is -29%, or $547, lower than the national average.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,352

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

46

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Michigan City, IN is $1,352. This is -29%, or $547, lower than the national average.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
55%
18%
15%
9%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

54%
46%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Michigan City, IN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Michigan City, IN have increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Michigan City, IN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Michigan City, IN is $1,047. A 1-bedroom apartment in Michigan City, IN costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Michigan City, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,295.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$950

5%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,209

11%

50%

3 bedroom

$1,595

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,450

4%

7%

Studio

$700

24%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,209

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

50%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Michigan City, IN to other cities

Median rent prices in Michigan City, IN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Chesterton, IN.

Michigan City

Median rent price$1,352
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

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

5d+ 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

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2 beds

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$1,045

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1d ago

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5d+ ago

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

$1,175

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Available Feb 1

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5d+ ago

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906 Ohio St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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