Briarwood Apartments
1903 Union St,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
$770 - $1,251 | 1-2 Beds
Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor, MI
Area Guide
Find your home in this lakeside gem
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Beach
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Airport
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Benton Harbor is located in southwest Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan next to its sister town, Saint Joseph. The Paw Paw River and Saint Joseph River runs through this beautiful port town. The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport is right in town, adding convenience for visitors and residents. Benton Harbor is known for its lively arts district. The city hosts a variety of events celebrating creativity. Every few months local galleries and business collaborate to host Art Hops, a free, family-friendly event. Master glassblowing and casting by taking classes at the non-profit studio Water Street Glassworks or applaud performers at the Mendel Center.
If you’re not an art aficionado, there is plenty of other awesome activities in Benton Harbor. View the dazzling shores of Lake Michigan as you spend a relaxing day on the green at the Golf Club at Harbor Shore. Take a beach day at Jean Klock Park, one of Benton Harbor’s 15 parks. Go beyond a traditional wine tasting at Vineyard 2121, a town favorite that hosts live concerts, festivals, weddings, art classes, and even kid-friendly events throughout the year. The city is filled with fun but if you’re looking for even more waterfront activities, Benton Harbor’s touristy twin, Saint Joseph, is only a 10-minute drive away.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Benton Harbor, MI is $650 for a studio, $883 for one bedroom, $988 for two bedrooms, and $1,118 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Benton Harbor has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$883/month
581 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Benton Harbor, MI is 15.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Benton Harbor is 34.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $650 - $1,118. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 1.1% less for utilities, and 2.3% less for transportation.
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Transportation
37
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
73 Students
7
Sister Lakes Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
181 Students
6
Public
Grades 4-5
169 Students
2
Sorter International Elementary School
Public
Grades 1-3
287 Students
1
Public
Grades 1-8
370 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades PK-8
73 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
288 Students
1
Public
Grades 1-8
370 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 7-12
94 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
495 Students
1
Public
Grades 7-12
94 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
91 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Curious Kids' Museum
- Tiscornia Beach Park
- Sarett Nature Center
- Grand Mere State Park
Airports
- South Bend International
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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 2025.