Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Ferris State University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Big Rapids

$990/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Big Rapids is $990 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $910 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Big Rapids

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Big Rapids rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Ferris State University, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Ferris State University, MI

Average rent prices in Big Rapids have increased by 26% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Ferris State University, MI

Rent prices in Big Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Big Rapids is $845, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Big Rapids run $666 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $922.

Listings

Studio

$845

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$680

-

17%

2 bedroom

$922

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,675

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,840

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$845

1 bedroom

Average rent

$680

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$922

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ferris State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Ferris State University, MI

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5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

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Meadow Park

1835 Milton Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

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Hillcrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.3

Very good

Hillcrest Apartments

1101 Fuller Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

2 beds

1 bath

$939

112 N. Third Ave - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Apartment for rent in Big Rapids

112 N. Third Ave

112 N 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

1033 Fuller Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Big Rapids

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Frequently asked questions for Ferris State University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Big Rapids rental market.

How much is rent in Big Rapids?

The average rent in Big Rapids is $990 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Big Rapids?

Average rent prices in Big Rapids have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Big Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Big Rapids is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $910 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Big Rapids, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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