Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Ferris State University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Big Rapids

$800/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Big Rapids is $800 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Big Rapids

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Big Rapids rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 18% 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 $767, whereas a house costs $825. 1-bedroom apartments in Big Rapids run $680 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$845

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$680

-

10%

2 bedroom

$900

-

11%

3 bedroom

$1,635

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,300

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$845

1 bedroom

Average rent

$680

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,635

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

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

221 Ives - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

221 Ives

221 Ives Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

4 beds

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

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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 $800 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Big Rapids?

Average rent prices in Big Rapids have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Big Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Big Rapids is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $32,000/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).