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Rental Market Trends in Grand Rapids, MI

What is the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI?

$1,352/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,352 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $1,129 per month for a studio, $1,352 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,590 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,149 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,129/month
430 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,352/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,590/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,149/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,222/month
619 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,118/month
895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,280/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,465/month
1,479 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,435/month
580 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,805/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,820/month
836 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,214/month
1,231 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,422/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,497/month
1,333 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $53 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Grand Rapids, MI
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Grand Rapids, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
46% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids?

Based on current rent prices, East Leonard Heights, Wingate and Highland Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Leonard Heights
$1,141/month
684 Sq Ft
Wingate
$1,201/month
549 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$1,257/month
613 Sq Ft
Madison Area
$1,266/month
634 Sq Ft
Northeast Grand Rapids
$1,291/month
696 Sq Ft
Millbrook
$1,312/month
784 Sq Ft
North Quarter
$1,340/month
614 Sq Ft
Heritage Hill
$1,349/month
626 Sq Ft
Westside Connection
$1,404/month
695 Sq Ft
Hillside
$1,482/month
596 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Grand Rapids?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apple Valley
$1,965/month
834 Sq Ft
Center City
$1,746/month
707 Sq Ft
Belknap Lookout
$1,659/month
699 Sq Ft
West Grand
$1,645/month
653 Sq Ft
Bissell Harlans
$1,636/month
658 Sq Ft
Roosevelt Park
$1,619/month
573 Sq Ft
West Grand Rapids
$1,608/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Rapids
$1,605/month
612 Sq Ft
North Grand Rapids
$1,602/month
792 Sq Ft
Midtown Grand Rapids
$1,594/month
660 Sq Ft

Which Grand Rapids neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Rapids
$1,605/month
612 Sq Ft
Heartside
$1,582/month
613 Sq Ft
North Grand Rapids
$1,602/month
792 Sq Ft
Center City
$1,746/month
707 Sq Ft
West Grand Rapids
$1,608/month
761 Sq Ft
West Grand
$1,645/month
653 Sq Ft
Belknap Lookout
$1,659/month
699 Sq Ft
Northeast Grand Rapids
$1,291/month
696 Sq Ft
Midtown Grand Rapids
$1,594/month
660 Sq Ft
Creston
$1,522/month
676 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 $1,352, you’ll want to make about $4,506 per month or $54,072 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 1.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Grand Rapids is 8.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,129 - $2,149. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 2.7% less for utilities, and 1.1% less for transportation.

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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