Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
South Haven, MI

Median rent

Median rent in South Haven

$1,950/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Haven is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Haven

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Haven rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in South Haven, MI

Average rent prices in South Haven have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 South Haven, MI

Rent prices in South Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Haven is $1,050, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in South Haven run $964 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,050

8%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,300

12%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,500

5%

74%

4 bedroom

$2,295

7%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

74%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Haven, 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 South Haven, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Haven and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Haven

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Haven, MI is 63% higher than the median rent in Bangor, MI.

Discover rentals in South Haven, MI

807 Green St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
26598 M #WHITE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Haven

Forest Lake

26598 M #WHITE, South Haven, MI 49090

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
72340 Beacon Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,289

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7258 Beach Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Haven

4 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for South Haven, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the South Haven rental market.

How much is rent in South Haven?

The average rent in South Haven is $1,950 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Haven?

Average rent prices in South Haven have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does South Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Haven is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Haven?

To comfortably afford rent in South Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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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