Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Big Rapids, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Big Rapids
$1,017/mo
36%vs previous year
The average rent in Big Rapids is $1,017 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $883 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Big Rapids
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Big Rapids rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Big Rapids, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Big Rapids, MI
Average rent prices in Big Rapids have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Big Rapids, MI
Rent prices in Big Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Big Rapids is $913, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Big Rapids run $814 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $927.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $845 | No Change |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $825 | 25% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $991 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $869 | No Change | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 9% | 44% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Big Rapids, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $913 | 5% | 49% | |
Houses | $1,800 | No Change | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$845
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$991
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$869
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
44%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Big Rapids, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$913
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
49%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Big Rapids, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Big Rapids, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Big Rapids and Grand Rapids by all bedroom counts and property types.
Big Rapids
46%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Big Rapids, MI is 38% lower than the median rent in Grand Rapids, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$916
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18%Discover rentals in Big Rapids, MI
4h ago
Verified
208 Maple St, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1835 Milton Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1101 Fuller Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
2 beds
1 bath
$939
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Big Rapids
520 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
117 Sanborn Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Big Rapids
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
412 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Studio
1 bath
$845
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1835 Milton Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Big Rapids
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1133 Fuller Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,044
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
208 Maple St, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1835 Milton Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
314 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307
4 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
117 Sanborn Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1133 Fuller Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1835 Milton Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1101 Fuller Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
2 beds
1 bath
$939
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Big Rapids, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Big Rapids rental market.
How much is rent in Big Rapids?
The average rent in Big Rapids is $1,017 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Big Rapids?
Average rent prices in Big Rapids have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.
How does Big Rapids rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Big Rapids is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $883 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Big Rapids?
To comfortably afford rent in Big Rapids, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).