Campus Creek Cottages
14135 Bulldog Ln,
Big Rapids, MI 49307
$599
4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Big Rapids, MI
What is the average rent in Big Rapids, MI?
$739/month
Average Rent
524 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of November 2025, the average rent in Big Rapids, MI is $739 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Big Rapids more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Big Rapids, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $739 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $988 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Big Rapids, MI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $3 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Rent Ranges in Big Rapids, MI
Last Updated November 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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50%
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50%
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Big Rapids, MI?
Because the average rent in Big Rapids is $739, you’ll want to make about $2,463 per month or $29,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Big Rapids, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Big Rapids, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.