Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Grand Rapids, MN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Grand Rapids rent stands today

    Grand Rapids, MN rent rose 35.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,685/month. Renters today are paying $440 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level from October 2026.

  • Grand Rapids sits 11.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 103 total rentals primarily composed of apartments, making it a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Grand Rapids run around $625/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,862/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,600/month. Apartments make up 96.4% of rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Grand Rapids

$1,685/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grand Rapids is $1,685 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $215 less per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grand Rapids

103

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grand Rapids rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Grand Rapids, MN

Average rent prices in Grand Rapids have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% 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, MN

Rent prices in Grand Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grand Rapids is $1,625, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,825.

Listings

Studio

$625

No Change

39%

1 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

64%

2 bedroom

$1,862

No Change

50%

3 bedroom

$2,275

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

89%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

64%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last year

50%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

89%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grand Rapids, MN, 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, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Grand Rapids and Bovey by all bedroom counts and property types.

Grand Rapids

Median rent price$1,685
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids, MN is 2% lower than the median rent in Bovey, MN.

Discover rentals in Grand Rapids, MN

423 Northeast 4th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

423 Northeast 4th Street

423 Ne 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Studio

-1 baths

$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.
1607 U.S. 169 - 8 #8 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Apartment for rent in Grand Rapids

Pinebrook Apartments - 8

1607 U.S. 169 - 8 #8, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

4 beds

1 bath

$1,375

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.
River Hills Apartments 2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

River Hills Apartments 2

505 Se 21st St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

2 beds

1 bath

$1,420

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.
River Hills Apartments 1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

River Hills Apartments 1

2095 Se 7th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,420–$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.

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Frequently asked questions for Grand Rapids, MN

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 $1,685 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grand Rapids?

Average rent prices in Grand Rapids have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does Grand Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grand Rapids is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $215 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Grand Rapids?

To comfortably afford rent in Grand Rapids, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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).

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