Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Grand Rapids, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Grand Rapids rent stands today
Grand Rapids, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters are paying a negligible $16 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 1.9%.
Compared to national trends
Grand Rapids is 16.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 356 total rentals available. This positions the city as a moderately priced market in the Midwest.
Price ranges
Studios in Grand Rapids rent for $1,260/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,448/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,561/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,400/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Grand Rapids
$1,595/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Grand Rapids is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grand Rapids
356
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Grand Rapids rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Grand Rapids, MI
Average rent prices in Grand Rapids have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Grand Rapids, MI
Rent prices in Grand Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grand Rapids is $1,499, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids run $1,474 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,260 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,448 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,561 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belknap Lookout | $1,495 | |
Creston | $1,695 | |
East Hills | $1,425 | |
Eastown | $1,857 | |
Heartside Downtown Grand Rapids | $1,695 | |
Heritage Hill | $1,510 | |
Millbrook | $1,647 | |
Northeast Grand Rapids | $1,925 | |
Swan | $1,695 | |
West Grand | $1,370 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,499 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,825 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $845 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,448
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,561
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
Heartside Downtown Grand Rapids
Average rent
$1,695
West Grand
Average rent
$1,370
Creston
Average rent
$1,695
Belknap Lookout
Average rent
$1,495
Northeast Grand Rapids
Average rent
$1,925
Swan
Average rent
$1,695
Eastown
Average rent
$1,857
Heritage Hill
Average rent
$1,510
East Hills
Average rent
$1,425
Millbrook
Average rent
$1,647
Apartments
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$845
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Grand Rapids, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Grand Rapids and Allendale Charter Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
Grand Rapids
16%lower than the national median
17%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,575
$1,985
24%$1,743
42%$1,550
$1,510
13%$1,775
4%$1,806
22%$1,718
$1,500
$2,212
17%$1,887
2%$1,500
4%Cost of living in Grand Rapids, MI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 10% higher |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Grand Rapids, MI
19h ago
Verified
546 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,281
Apartment for rent
2d ago
429 Washington St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1 bed
2 baths
$505
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2605 Evernia Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
1 bed
1 bath
$540
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
754 Leonard St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Hills house for rent in Grand Rapids
243 Orchard Hill St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids condo for rent in Grand Rapids
27 Library St Ne #602, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
3d ago
2070 Dean Lake Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,095–$3,745
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Grand condo for rent in Grand Rapids
335 Bridge St Nw #901, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
936 4 Mile Rd Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1640 S Greenfield Cir Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,367–$1,448
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3000 Knapp St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,435
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1701 Knapp St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,301–$3,921
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 13
1d ago
Verified
936 4 Mile Rd Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1640 S Greenfield Cir Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,367–$1,448
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2110 Woodwind Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,456–$1,726
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2305 Burton St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,280
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1640 S Greenfield Cir Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,367–$1,448
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
546 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,281
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1037 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
2 beds
1 bath
$802–$1,879
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1701 Knapp St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,561–$2,617
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
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Frequently asked questions for Grand Rapids, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Grand Rapids rental market.
How much is rent in Grand Rapids?
The average rent in Grand Rapids is $1,595 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grand Rapids?
Average rent prices in Grand Rapids have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Grand Rapids rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Grand Rapids is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Grand Rapids?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids are West Grand ($1,370/mo), East Hills ($1,425/mo), and Belknap Lookout ($1,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Grand Rapids?
To comfortably afford rent in Grand Rapids, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Grand Rapids?
May offers the lowest rents in Grand Rapids, while November sees the highest prices, creating roughly an 11% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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).