Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Big Rapids, MI

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Big Rapids, MI is $1,250. This is -34%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

increased by28%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Big Rapids, MI is $1,250. This is -34%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
50%
24%
11%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Big Rapids, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Big Rapids, MI have increased by 20% in the last month and have increased by 28% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Big Rapids, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Big Rapids, MI is $1,167. A 1-bedroom apartment in Big Rapids, MI costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Big Rapids, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,674.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

4%

15%

2 bedroom

$916

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,599

7%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,973

1%

52%

Studio

$805

24%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$805

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$916

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,973

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

52%

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.

Compare rent prices in Big Rapids, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Big Rapids, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Grand Rapids, MI.

Big Rapids

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,680
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Big Rapids, MI is 26% lower than the median rent in Grand Rapids, MI.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Meadow Park - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Meadow Park

1835 Milton Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$666–$676

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313 N. Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.3

Very good

313 N. Michigan Ave

313 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

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527 S. Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

527 S. Michigan Ave

527 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

3 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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314 Ives Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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314 Ives Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

3 beds

1 bath

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200 Woodward Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

200 Woodward Ave

200 Woodward Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

4 beds

1 bath

$1,780

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