Rent in Benton Harbor, MI
Across Benton Harbor's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,013 a month, with figures from $873–$1,152. The highest typical rent is in 49023 ($1,152) and the lowest in 49022 ($873). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Berrien County pay about 1.08% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $802–$838 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $729 | $570–$887 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,013 | $873–$1,152 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,290 | $1,068–$1,512 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,270 | $1,026–$1,514 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Benton Harbor ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Benton Harbor, MI?
- About $1,013 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $873–$1,152. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Benton Harbor, MI?
- About $729 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $570–$887. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Benton Harbor, MI?
- About $1,290 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,068–$1,512. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Benton Harbor, MI?
- About $820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $802–$838. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Benton Harbor, MI?
- About $1,270 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,026–$1,514. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Benton Harbor ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 49023 has the highest typical rent at $1,152 a month, and 49022 the lowest at $873.
- What is the property tax rate in Benton Harbor, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Berrien County pay a typical 1.08% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Benton Harbor rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).