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Rental Market Trends in Grand Rapids, MI

What is the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI?

$1,364/month

Average Rent

676 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,364 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,154 per month for a studio, $1,364 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,645 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,207 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,154/month
428 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,364/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,645/month
991 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,207/month
1,397 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,842/month
778 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,188/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,491/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,884/month
796 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,809/month
855 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,846/month
512 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,504/month
446 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,952/month
939 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,597/month
1,001 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.
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Rent Ranges in Grand Rapids, MI
Last Updated April 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
5% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids?

Based on current rent prices, East Leonard Heights, West Grand Rapids and Madison Area are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Rapids.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Leonard Heights
$1,162/month
677 Sq Ft
West Grand Rapids
$1,219/month
646 Sq Ft
Madison Area
$1,294/month
634 Sq Ft
Millbrook
$1,303/month
678 Sq Ft
Baxter
$1,304/month
598 Sq Ft
North Quarter
$1,376/month
611 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$1,393/month
651 Sq Ft
Heritage Hill
$1,402/month
602 Sq Ft
Westside Connection
$1,428/month
659 Sq Ft
Northville
$1,445/month
704 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Grand Rapids?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apple Valley
$1,908/month
821 Sq Ft
Center City
$1,822/month
677 Sq Ft
Hillside
$1,793/month
701 Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Rapids
$1,760/month
650 Sq Ft
Belknap Lookout
$1,733/month
649 Sq Ft
Heartside
$1,721/month
661 Sq Ft
Creston
$1,681/month
729 Sq Ft
West Grand
$1,607/month
661 Sq Ft
SWAN
$1,562/month
575 Sq Ft
Northeast Grand Rapids
$1,519/month
720 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
$1,488/month
754 Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Rapids
$1,760/month
650 Sq Ft
Heartside
$1,721/month
661 Sq Ft
Center City
$1,822/month
677 Sq Ft
West Grand Rapids
$1,219/month
646 Sq Ft
Belknap Lookout
$1,733/month
649 Sq Ft
West Grand
$1,607/month
661 Sq Ft
Midtown Grand Rapids
$1,515/month
651 Sq Ft
Creston
$1,681/month
729 Sq Ft
Northeast Grand Rapids
$1,519/month
720 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 $1,364, you’ll want to make about $4,546 per month or $54,552 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 9.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,154 - $2,207. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 1.8% less for transportation.

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Grand Rapids, MI

2,891 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Apartment communities in Grand Rapids we think you'll love

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The Highlands Apartments

510 College Ave,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$1,270 - $1,815

Studio - 2 Beds

The Brix at Midtown

The Brix at Midtown

414 Benson Ave NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$1,581 - $4,289

1-3 Beds

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Meadowbrooke Apartment Homes

5012 Verdure Pky,
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

$1,386 - $2,081

Studio - 2 Beds

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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