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South Haven, MI

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Delight in the natural beauty of this charming town

Lakeside • Scenic • Charming • Rural • Historic • Accessible • Picturesque • Quaint • Agricultural •

South Haven is draped in beautiful natural surroundings on the shores of Lake Michigan. Tourists flock to South Haven in the summertime to enjoy the lovely beaches, parks, and shops. The self-proclaimed Blueberry Capital of the World, South Haven hosts the National Blueberry Festival every year. In addition to its agricultural roots, South Haven has a rich maritime history which is displayed at the Michigan Maritime Museum.

South Haven’s scenic environment is conducive to all kinds of outdoor recreation, including swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating, walking trails, and exploring sunken shipwrecks on a dive. South Haven is also convenient to numerous vineyards, orchards, and farms, which offer plenty to see and do. Major cities like Chicago and Detroit are both less than a three-hour drive from South Haven as well.

Rent Trends

As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in South Haven, MI is $1,055 for one bedroom, $1,169 for two bedrooms, and $813 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Haven has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,055/month
632 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

Maple Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

302 Students

4
out of 10

North Shore Elementary

Public

Grades 4-5

247 Students

4
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

234 Students

4
out of 10

Baseline Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

412 Students

4
out of 10

South Haven High School

Public

Grades 9-12

569 Students

4
out of 10
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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 June 2025.