Rent in New Buffalo, MI
A 2-bedroom in New Buffalo, MI (ZIP 49117) typically rents for about $1,161 a month, with a range of $1,152–$1,161. 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $802 | $802 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $727 | $727–$887 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,161 | $1,152–$1,161 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,331 | $1,331–$1,512 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,514 | $1,514 | 1 |
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).
New Buffalo ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in New Buffalo, MI?
- About $1,161 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,152–$1,161. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in New Buffalo, MI?
- About $727 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $727–$887. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in New Buffalo, MI?
- About $1,331 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,331–$1,512. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in New Buffalo, MI?
- About $802 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $802. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in New Buffalo, MI?
- About $1,514 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,514. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in New Buffalo, 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these New Buffalo rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).