Studio Apartment Rent in Niles, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Niles, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,094 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Niles
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Niles
Compare Niles's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $584 |
| 2 | Flint | $680 |
| 3 | Bay City | $730 |
| 4 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 5 | Muskegon | $750 |
| 6 | Marquette | $760 |
| 7 | Niles (this page) | $770 |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $804 |
| 10 | Jackson | $805 |
| 11 | Monroe | $810 |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | $810 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $830 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $830 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $2,193 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,493 |
| 3 | Birmingham | $1,490 |
| 4 | West Bloomfield | $1,355 |
| 5 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,350 |
| 6 | Commerce Township | $1,330 |
| 7 | Northville | $1,320 |
| 8 | Troy | $1,290 |
| 9 | Novi | $1,290 |
| 10 | Canton | $1,250 |
| 11 | Rochester Hills | $1,240 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,240 |
| 13 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,240 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,220 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,190 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Niles.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Niles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger, IN | 9.6 mi | $1,070 | +$300 (+39%) |
| South Bend, IN | 10.4 mi | $775 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 13.6 mi | $740 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 20.8 mi | $855 | +$85 (+11%) |
| Goshen, IN | 32.7 mi | $890 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Michigan City, IN | 45.2 mi | $700 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Warsaw, IN | 49.5 mi | $850 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Portage, MI | 51 mi | $840 | +$70 (+9%) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 52.5 mi | $804 | +$34 (+4%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 63.2 mi | $930 | +$160 (+21%) |
| Holland, MI | 66.8 mi | $940 | +$170 (+22%) |
| Portage, IN | 67.6 mi | $870 | +$100 (+13%) |
Studio rent in Niles — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Niles?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Niles, Michigan is $770 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,094.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Niles?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Niles expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Niles's studio median of $770 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Niles rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Niles ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Niles?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mishawaka ($740), Michigan City ($700).