Apartments for Rent in Big Rapids MI
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Big Rapids, MI Apartments for Rent
Best known as the home of Ferris State University, Big Rapids is a small city on the banks of the Muskegon River in west-central Michigan. The university’s student population outnumbers the city’s permanent residents, giving the community a distinctive college town atmosphere – the downtown area around the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Maple Street is major walking district offering up a wide selection of specialty shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and nightlife hotspots. Catch a movie at AMC Classic Big Rapids 4, then walk up the street for dinner and a pint at Raven Brewing & BBQ.
The local rental market caters to the student population with abundant budget-friendly apartments, condos, and houses all over town. The Ferris State campus on the south side of town is a major focal point for the community, especially when the Bulldogs are playing on home ice. The city is perched right on the edge of the massive Huron-Manistee National Forests, putting you in the ideal position to take advantage of the region’s unspoiled natural landscape.
Big Rapids, MI Rental Insights
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The average rent in Big Rapids, MI is $738 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,630, which means housing in Big Rapids, MI is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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You can find flexible rentals in Big Rapids, MI by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 177 Big Rapids apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Big Rapids, MI has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
