Coolspring Estates Apartments
3208 Dody Ave,
Michigan City, IN 46360
$925 - $1,075
1-2 Beds
Michigan City
Michigan City, IN Area Guide
A vibrant and historic city on the Indiana lakefront
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Michigan City is a fairly small city overlooking Lake Michigan, positioned about fifty miles east of Chicago and forty miles west of South Bend. Historically one of Indiana’s most vibrant communities, Michigan City maintains a thriving local culture with museums, breweries, a casino, and numerous popular performance venues providing endless options for your downtime.
The waterfront location gives the city a beautiful scenic quality, and both the lake itself and the nearby Indiana Dunes are popular recreation venues for locals and visitors alike. The South Shore Line offers affordable rail service to both Chicago and South Bend, allowing you to travel to two of the Midwest’s most distinctive cities without having to drive.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Michigan City, IN is $944 for a studio, $1,019 for one bedroom, $1,144 for two bedrooms, and $1,183 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Michigan City has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,019/month
718 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Michigan City, IN is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
39
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
39
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Schools
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Grades PK-5
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Grades K-5
Martin T Krueger Middle School
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Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Washington Park Zoo
- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Airports
- South Bend International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.