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Rental Market Trends in Grand Rapids, MI

What is the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI?

$1,339/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,339 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $1,144 per month for a studio, $1,339 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,616 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,186 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,144/month
428 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,339/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,616/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,186/month
1,380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,946/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,183/month
1,242 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,455/month
1,586 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,669/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,842/month
854 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,340/month
960 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,734/month
869 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,058/month
1,269 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,562/month
1,552 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $31 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Grand Rapids, MI
Last Updated July 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 North Quarter are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Leonard Heights
$1,130/month
700 Sq Ft
Wingate
$1,171/month
552 Sq Ft
North Quarter
$1,255/month
585 Sq Ft
Millbrook
$1,285/month
748 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$1,304/month
627 Sq Ft
Northeast Grand Rapids
$1,346/month
701 Sq Ft
Westside Connection
$1,388/month
657 Sq Ft
Madison Area
$1,475/month
744 Sq Ft
Creston
$1,497/month
652 Sq Ft
West Grand Rapids
$1,549/month
718 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
$2,085/month
889 Sq Ft
Apple Valley
$1,973/month
835 Sq Ft
Center City
$1,738/month
725 Sq Ft
Bissell Harlans
$1,691/month
682 Sq Ft
North Grand Rapids
$1,661/month
779 Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Rapids
$1,654/month
637 Sq Ft
Hillside
$1,651/month
655 Sq Ft
Heartside
$1,632/month
636 Sq Ft
Midtown Grand Rapids
$1,630/month
680 Sq Ft
Belknap Lookout
$1,629/month
698 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
$1,661/month
779 Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Rapids
$1,654/month
637 Sq Ft
Heartside
$1,632/month
636 Sq Ft
Center City
$1,738/month
725 Sq Ft
West Grand Rapids
$1,549/month
718 Sq Ft
Belknap Lookout
$1,629/month
698 Sq Ft
Midtown Grand Rapids
$1,630/month
680 Sq Ft
West Grand
$1,602/month
638 Sq Ft
Bissell Harlans
$1,691/month
682 Sq Ft
Roosevelt Park
$1,624/month
577 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 $1,339, you’ll want to make about $4,463 per month or $53,556 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, MI is 0.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Grand Rapids is 8.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,144 - $2,186. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 2.7% less for utilities, and 0.9% less for transportation.

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The Current

220 Quimby St NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,270 - $2,730

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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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