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Eaton Rapids, MI Area Guide

Your island city

Riverfront Family-Friendly Commutes Park Space Outdoors

You can't miss Downtown Eaton Rapids -- it's an island in the middle of the Grand River. But it isn't just for this reason that Eaton Rapids is a unique city. Located about 15 miles south of Lansing, Eaton Rapids was first settled around 1835, and the downtown area reflects the Western style architecture of the time. In addition to its charming downtown, Eaton Rapids also has an island park -- from Main Street, follow Hamlin Street across a pedestrian bridge to access the park. Several other parks border the river, including Hall Street Park, Howe Memorial Park, and McArthur River Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Eaton Rapids, MI is $924 for a studio, $911 for one bedroom, $1,222 for two bedrooms, and $1,506 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eaton Rapids has decreased by -8.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$911/month
683 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eaton Rapids, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Eaton Rapids Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.