What is the average apartment size in Niles?

The average size for a Niles, MI apartment is 718 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Niles?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Niles is $935 per month, a 5.25% increase from last year’s average of $888.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Niles?

In Niles, studios rent for $616 per month, one-bedroom units average $781 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,096 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Niles?

The typical apartment in Niles offers about 718 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Niles?

Studio apartments in Niles average 414 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 588 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 856 sq. ft.

Niles, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Niles?

The typical rent budget in Niles ranges from to per month, with 74% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Niles?

In Niles, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Niles is $935, a 5.25% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $888.

Studio Apartments at $616 offer the most budget-friendly option with 414 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 588 square feet for $781, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,096 offer 856 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Niles, MI

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$935	718 sq. ft.
Studio	$616	414 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$781	588 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,096	856 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Niles, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Niles, MI have increased by 5.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $888 to $935.

What's the typical rent budget in Niles, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Niles, MI (74%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Niles, MI?

1,903 or 37% of the households in Niles, MI are renter-occupied while 3,219 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Niles Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Niles	$935
Detroit	$1,316
Ann Arbor	$2,010
Grand Rapids	$1,564
Lansing	$1,229
East Lansing	$1,751
Kalamazoo	$1,322
Southfield	$1,384
Ypsilanti	$1,271
Farmington Hills	$1,473
Westland	$1,164
South Bend, IN	$1,343
Mishawaka, IN	$1,314
Elkhart, IN	$1,109
St. Joseph, MI	$1,098
La Porte, IN	$1,280
Goshen, IN	$1,224
Benton Harbor, MI	$955

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Niles apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.