Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Niles, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Niles

$1,100/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Niles is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $840 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Niles

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Niles 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 Niles, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Niles, MI

Average rent prices in Niles have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $957, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Niles run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,217.

Listings

Studio

$900

9%

-

1 bedroom

$912

1%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,200

4%

29%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

-

4 bedroom

$2,500

10%

53%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$912

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

53%

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$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,118
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Niles, MI is 2% lower than the median rent in Benton Harbor, MI.

Discover rentals in Niles, MI

Berkshire Niles - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

7.1

Very good

Berkshire Niles

10 N 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120

1–2 beds

1 bath

$418–$1,400

Apartment for rent

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Niles Post Office - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Niles Post Office

322 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120

1–2 beds

1 bath

$418–$1,347

Apartment for rent

Call

2211 Spansail Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Niles

Apartment for rent

2207 Spansail Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Niles

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 $1,100 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Niles?

Average rent prices in Niles have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Niles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Niles is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $840 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 $44,000/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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