Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern Michigan College, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Dowagiac

$995/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dowagiac is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$0.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dowagiac

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dowagiac rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Southwestern Michigan College, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Southwestern Michigan College, MI

Average rent prices in Dowagiac have increased by 31% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Southwestern Michigan College, MI

Rent prices in Dowagiac vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dowagiac is $1,078, whereas a house costs $1,187. 1-bedroom apartments in Dowagiac run $815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,162.

Listings

1 bedroom

$832

-

23%

2 bedroom

$1,078

-

-

3 bedroom

$1,525

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-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$832

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,078

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwestern Michigan College, MI, 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.

Discover rentals in Southwestern Michigan College, MI

26529 Dutch Settlement St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dowagiac

26529 Dutchsettlement St.

26529 Dutch Settlement St #16, Dowagiac, MI 49047

2 beds

1 bath

$995

208 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dowagiac

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Frequently asked questions for Southwestern Michigan College, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Dowagiac rental market.

How much is rent in Dowagiac?

The average rent in Dowagiac is $995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dowagiac?

Average rent prices in Dowagiac have increased by 31% since last year.

How does Dowagiac rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dowagiac is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dowagiac?

To comfortably afford rent in Dowagiac, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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