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Rental Market Trends in Grand Rapids, MI

What is the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI?

$1,347/month

Average Rent

687 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,347 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Grand Rapids more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Grand Rapids, you can expect to pay about $1,147 per month for a studio, $1,347 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,608 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,176 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,147/month
426 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,347/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,608/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,176/month
1,398 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,030/month
257 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,854/month
858 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,069/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,614/month
1,622 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,281/month
605 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,809/month
930 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,990/month
934 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,558/month
684 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,885/month
906 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,565/month
1,485 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Grand Rapids, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Grand Rapids, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Grand Rapids, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids?

Based on current rent prices, Madison Area, West Grand Rapids and Westside Connection are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Madison Area
$1,270/month
673 Sq Ft
West Grand Rapids
$1,283/month
672 Sq Ft
Westside Connection
$1,380/month
691 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$1,413/month
656 Sq Ft
Heritage Hill
$1,454/month
659 Sq Ft
North Grand Rapids
$1,481/month
758 Sq Ft
North Quarter
$1,490/month
635 Sq Ft
Millbrook
$1,509/month
796 Sq Ft
West Grand
$1,512/month
662 Sq Ft
SWAN
$1,537/month
587 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Grand Rapids?

Based on current rent prices, Gatehouse Condominiums, Apple Valley and Center City are the most expensive neighborhoods in Grand Rapids.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gatehouse Condominiums
$2,280/month
856 Sq Ft
Apple Valley
$1,849/month
817 Sq Ft
Center City
$1,740/month
707 Sq Ft
Heartside
$1,698/month
669 Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Rapids
$1,693/month
666 Sq Ft
Hillside
$1,659/month
675 Sq Ft
Brook Hollow
$1,656/month
734 Sq Ft
Belknap Lookout
$1,633/month
686 Sq Ft
Roosevelt Park
$1,595/month
571 Sq Ft
Midtown Grand Rapids
$1,573/month
687 Sq Ft

Which Grand Rapids neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Grand Rapids with the most apartments available are North Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids and Heartside .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Grand Rapids
$1,481/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Rapids
$1,693/month
666 Sq Ft
Heartside
$1,698/month
669 Sq Ft
West Grand
$1,512/month
662 Sq Ft
Center City
$1,740/month
707 Sq Ft
West Grand Rapids
$1,283/month
672 Sq Ft
Creston
$1,561/month
714 Sq Ft
Belknap Lookout
$1,633/month
686 Sq Ft
Midtown Grand Rapids
$1,573/month
687 Sq Ft
Northeast Grand Rapids
$1,551/month
725 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Grand Rapids, MI?

Because the average rent in Grand Rapids is $1,347, you’ll want to make about $4,490 per month or $53,880 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, MI is 3.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Grand Rapids is 9.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,147 - $2,176. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 2.0% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Madison Area

Grand Rapids, MI

Gatehouse Condominiums

Grand Rapids, MI

Studio
$1,076/month
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One Bedroom
$1,091/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,219/month
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Three Bedroom
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1422 Preston Ridge St NW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

$1,205 - $1,565

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510 College Ave,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$1,265 - $1,755

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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.

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