Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Michigan City, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Michigan City
$1,195/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Michigan City is $1,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $735 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Michigan City
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,012, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Michigan City run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,220.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | 8% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 |  5% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 41% | 9% |
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 | $1,012 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,197 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
41%
Last year
9%
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
$1,012
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
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
38%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Michigan City, IN is 13% lower than the median rent in Chesterton, IN.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
212 Hendricks St #1, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
112 1/2 E 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
22h ago
114 S Porter St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1201 Manhattan St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,413
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1000 Long Beach Ln, Michigan City, IN 46360
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$1,735
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
623 Tremont St #A, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
1111 Spring StreetUnit B #B, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
1000 Long Beach Ln, Michigan City, IN 46360
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$1,735
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
4d ago
110 Cedargate Ct, Michigan City, IN 46360
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
6h 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Michigan City
223 Hopkins St #1, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
115 W Barker Ave #2, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1000 Long Beach Ln, Michigan City, IN 46360
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$1,735
Apartment for rent
6h 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
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Michigan City
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
3d ago
1201 Manhattan St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
112 1/2 E 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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 $1,195 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Michigan City?
Average rent prices in Michigan City have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Michigan City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Michigan City is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $735 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Michigan City average around $980/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,220/month.
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).