Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Michigan City, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Michigan City
$1,050/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Michigan City is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Michigan City
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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
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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Michigan City run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | 12% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $895 |  1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | 8% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 2% | 12% |
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 | $1,025 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 30% | - | |
Houses | $1,497 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
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
$1,025
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
5%
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
45%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Michigan City, IN is 24% lower than the median rent in Chesterton, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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8%$1,450
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10%$1,325
34%$1,475
24%$1,407
10%$1,265
6%$1,350
15%$1,369
8%$1,269
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4%$1,427
15%Discover rentals in Michigan City, IN
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
115 W Barker Ave #2, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
112 1/2 E 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
661 Cedargate Ct #661, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
1201 Manhattan St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$997
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
223 W 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Michigan City
712 N Roeske Ave #NA, Michigan City, IN 46360
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
223 W 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
1309 Wabash St #2, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
221 Barker Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$837–$1,049
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1204 Manhattan St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
110 Cedargate Ct, Michigan City, IN 46360
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$690–$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
661 Cedargate Ct #661, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
110 Cedargate Ct, Michigan City, IN 46360
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$690–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
202 E Barker Ave #3, Michigan City, IN 46360
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
902 York St #1, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
123 1/2 Felton St #2, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
910 S Carroll Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
221 Barker Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$837–$1,049
Apartment for rent
4d ago
110 Cedargate Ct, Michigan City, IN 46360
1 bed
1 bath
$830
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
447 Cedargate Ct #447, Michigan City, IN 46360
1 bed
1 bath
$995
$830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
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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 $1,050 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Michigan City?
Average rent prices in Michigan City have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does Michigan City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Michigan City is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $42,000/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).