Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
South Haven, MI

Median rent

Median rent in South Haven

$1,500/mo

decreased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Haven is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Haven

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Haven rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 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 decreased by 49% over the last month and have decreased by 32% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in South Haven run $837 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

1 bedroom

$837

3%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,300

10%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$2,695

20%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$837

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

7%

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$1,500
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,232
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Haven, MI is 22% higher than the median rent in Bangor, MI.

Discover rentals in South Haven, MI

408 Huron St #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17

7421 Washington St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in South Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

Available Nov 1

503 Chambers St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Haven

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,150

$2,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 20

31 3rd St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in South Haven

4 beds

2 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Available Oct 1

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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 $1,500 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Haven?

Average rent prices in South Haven have decreased by 49% over the last month and have decreased by 32% since last year.

How does South Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Haven is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 less 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 $60,000/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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