Average Rent in Grand Rapids, MI and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Grand Rapids, MI

Average rent prices in Grand Rapids have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids run $1,490 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.


Studio	$1,297	3%	9%
1 bedroom	$1,475	1%	No Change
2 bedroom	$1,600	2%	4%
3 bedroom	$1,995	No Change	4%
4 bedroom	$2,500	1%	6%

		Listings
Belknap Lookout	$1,498
Creston	$1,667
East Hills	$1,475
Eastown	$2,000
Heartside Downtown Grand Rapids	$1,650
Heritage Hill	$1,295
Midtown	$1,599
Northeast Grand Rapids	$1,851
Swan	$1,595
West Grand	$1,425


Apartments	$1,525	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,600	8%	No Change
Houses	$2,195	No Change	No Change
Rooms	$810	3%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,600

17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,610

17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Allendale Charter Township

$1,610

$2,345

$1,775

$1,740

$1,345

$1,625

$1,700

$1,750

Plainfield Charter Township

$1,633

$1,834

$1,825

$1,495

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

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

Belknap Place

546 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,074

Apartment for rent

Call

Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

7.5

Very good

Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes

3902 Mayfield Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$585–$1,475

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Carlton Homes

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

2–3 beds

1 bath

$595–$684

Apartment for rent

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935 Prospect Avenue Northeast, Unit 1B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.9

Good

935 Prospect Avenue Northeast, Unit 1B

935 Prospect Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Condo for rent

Available Jul 28

Age restricted

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Verified

Academy Manor II

147 Lakeside Dr Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

Call for price

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Verified

Leo and Alpine

754 Leonard St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$1,760

Apartment for rent

Call

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Gaines 4-Plex

125 Gaines St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

2 beds

1 bath

$684

Apartment for rent

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23h ago

8.3

Very good

Verified

Diamond Place I

1037 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

1–2 beds

1 bath

$802–$1,879

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grand Rapids?

Average rent prices in Grand Rapids have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Grand Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grand Rapids is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Grand Rapids?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids are Heritage Hill ($1,295/mo), West Grand ($1,425/mo), and East Hills ($1,475/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids average around $1,470/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,590/month.

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).