Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
Michigan City, IN

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Michigan City, IN have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 18% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Michigan City, IN

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Michigan City, IN is $1,297. This is -34% lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,297

increased by18%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

29

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Michigan City, IN is $1,297. This is -34% lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
70%
16%
10%
$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

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 comparables in
Michigan City, IN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Michigan City, IN is $1,072. A 1-bedroom apartment in Michigan City, IN costs about $900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Michigan City, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,597.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,095

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,197

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$1,800

24%

20%

Studio

$785

13%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$785

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

20%

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$1,297
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by24%

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.

More data insights and reports

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Apartments for rent in Calumet City

Discover rentals in Michigan City, IN

1209 1/2 Ohio St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Michigan City

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Sep 4

226 1/2 May Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

226 1/2 May Avenue

226 1/2 May Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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

$995

Apartment for rent

5d+ 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

123 1/2 Felton St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Michigan City

Inviting 2BR Apt- South Shore Station Michigan City

123 1/2 Felton St #2, Michigan City, IN 46360

2 beds

1 bath

$1,035

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 30

825 1/2 Wabash Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

825 1/2 Wabash Street

825 1/2 Wabash St 2nd Fl, Michigan City, IN 46360

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

2122 Elston St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Michigan City

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 8

706 Belden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Michigan City

House for rent