Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Niles, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Niles

$1,028/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Niles is $1,028 per month as of June 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $921 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Niles

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Niles rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Niles, MI

Average rent prices in Niles have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Niles, MI

Rent prices in Niles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Niles is $1,028, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Niles run $957 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,217.

Listings

Studio

$825

9%

-

1 bedroom

$941

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,208

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,650

53%

78%

4 bedroom

$3,000

10%

89%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$941

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,208

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

53%

Last year

78%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

89%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Niles, 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.

How does rent in Niles, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Niles and Benton Harbor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Niles

Median rent price$1,028
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,110
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Niles, MI is 7% lower than the median rent in Benton Harbor, MI.

Discover rentals in Niles, MI

Niles Post Office - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.7

Very good

Niles Post Office

322 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120

1–2 beds

1 bath

$389–$1,297

Apartment for rent

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2211 Spansail Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Niles

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2207 Spansail Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Niles

Apartment for rent

2209 Spansail Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Niles

2 beds

1 bath

$1,257

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Niles, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Niles rental market.

How much is rent in Niles?

The average rent in Niles is $1,028 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Niles?

Average rent prices in Niles have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Niles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Niles is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $921 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Niles?

To comfortably afford rent in Niles, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Niles?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Niles, MI is $879, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $969.

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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