Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Average rent in
Grand Rapids, MI

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,550. This is -20%, or $395, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

356

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,550. This is -20%, or $395, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
44%
39%
11%
3%
$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

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-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
Grand Rapids, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Grand Rapids, MI have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Grand Rapids, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,420. A 1-bedroom apartment in Grand Rapids, MI costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,445. Houses for rent in Grand Rapids, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,427

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,497

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,795

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,162

1%

6%

Studio

$1,259

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,259

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,427

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,162

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grand 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 Grand Rapids, MI to other cities

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

Grand Rapids

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,536
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids, MI is 1% higher than the median rent in Allendale Charter Township, MI.

More data insights and reports

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$1,735

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$1,895

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$1,425

increased by13%

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$1,800

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$1,550

increased by1%

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$1,625

decreased by29%

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$1,295

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Cost of living in
Grand Rapids, MI

The overall cost of living in Grand Rapids, MI is 1% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% higher

Groceries

2% lower

Health

2% lower

Housing

8% lower

Transportation

1% lower

Utilities

3% lower

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Gaines 4-Plex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

Gaines 4-Plex

125 Gaines St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

2 beds

1 bath

$266–$640

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5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Carlton Homes

34, 38, 42 Carlton Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

2–3 beds

1 bath

$394–$498

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5h ago

9.7

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Belknap Place

546 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$467–$1,779

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Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.6

Very good

Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes

3902 Mayfield Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$585–$1,415

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1d ago

8.3

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Village Drive Apartments

2000 Saginaw Rd Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

1–2 beds

1 bath

$840

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824 Nagold St Nw #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

West Grand condo for rent in Grand Rapids

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

West Grand apartment for rent in Grand Rapids

847 Bridge St Nw #2, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

1065 Caulfield SW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

1065 Caulfield SW

1065 Caulfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent