Grand Rapids, MI Rent Trends

Rank #50, last updated July 28

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What is the average rent in Grand Rapids?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,072. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,250. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,450. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,995.

Studio

$1,072


1 bed

$1,250


2 beds

$1,450


3+ beds

$1,995

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Grand Rapids

Jul 13 2024Aug 27 2024Oct 12 2024Nov 27 2024Jan 12 2025Feb 26 2025Apr 13 2025May 29 2025Jul 28 2025$940$1,190$1,440$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Grand Rapids

The monthly rent for apartments in Grand Rapids, MI ranges from $500 to $2,900+.

$500 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,700

$1,700 - $2,300

$2,300 - $2,900

$2,900+

What is the average apartment size in Grand Rapids?

The average size of a Grand Rapids, MI apartment is 962 square feet, while the median apartment size for Grand Rapids, MI is 900 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Grand Rapids, MI (44.35%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (2.42%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 37.5%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 15.73%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Grand Rapids?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Belknap Lookout*$1,450$1,729*
Downtown*$1,330$1,913*
Michigan Oaks**$2,459$2,695
West Grand*$1,250$1,245$1,745

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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