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Rental Market Trends in Michigan City, IN

What is the average rent in Michigan City, IN?

$1,012/month

Average Rent

718 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Michigan City, IN is $1,012 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Michigan City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Michigan City, you can expect to pay about $944 per month for a studio, $1,012 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,136 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,162 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$944/month
479 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,012/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,136/month
966 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,162/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,585/month
1,113 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Michigan City, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Michigan City, IN
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Michigan City, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
71% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Michigan City, IN?

Because the average rent in Michigan City is $1,012, you’ll want to make about $3,373 per month or $40,476 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Coolspring Estates Apartments

3208 Dody Ave,
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$925 - $1,075

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Normandy Village Apartments

Normandy Village Apartments

2329 Normandy Dr,
Michigan City, IN 46360

$839 - $1,417

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Arbor Glen Apartments

221 Barker Rd,
Michigan City, IN 46360

$904 - $1,063

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Village West Apartments

Village West Apartments

210 Westwind Dr,
Michigan City, IN 46360

$995 - $1,295

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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