Average Rent in Grand Rapids, MI
11 apartment buildings, 56 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,195/mo
United Properties of West Michigan
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
56
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Grand Rapids, MI Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
United Properties of West Michigan
1348 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
Bridge Street Lofts
449-499 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
Box Board Lofts
470 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Royal Vista Apartments and Townhomes
2699 Royal Vista Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, USA
Beckwith Place Apartments
1359 Dewberry Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
The Plaza at Lamberton
3118 1/2, Plaza Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
The Rowe
201 Michigan St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Properties of West Michigan 1348 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA | $1,195 | $2,085 | $1.62 | 4.4 (774) | 5 |
| 2 | Bridge Street Lofts 449-499 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA | $1,250 | $1,365 | $3.00 | 3.8 (12) | 4 |
| 3 | Box Board Lofts 470 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA | $1,260 | $1,512 | $3.04 | 4.6 (39) | 12 |
| 4 | Royal Vista Apartments and Townhomes 2699 Royal Vista Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, USA | $1,395 | $1,611 | $1.47 | 4 (40) | 9 |
| 5 | Beckwith Place Apartments 1359 Dewberry Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA | $1,569 | $1,823 | $1.67 | 3.6 (74) | 7 |
| 6 | The Plaza at Lamberton 3118 1/2, Plaza Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA | $1,571 | $1,754 | $1.78 | 5 (16) | 3 |
| 7 | The Rowe 201 Michigan St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA | $1,619 | $1,696 | $2.58 | 4.4 (63) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
United Properties of West Michigan
4.4 (774)1348 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
Bridge Street Lofts
3.8 (12)449-499 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
Box Board Lofts
4.6 (39)470 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Royal Vista Apartments and Townhomes
4 (40)2699 Royal Vista Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, USA
Beckwith Place Apartments
3.6 (74)1359 Dewberry Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
The Plaza at Lamberton
5 (16)3118 1/2, Plaza Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
By Area
Grand Rapids, MI neighborhoods
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Grand Rapids, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,897 per month, based on 56 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,195 at United Properties of West Michigan to $3,775 at Avanterra Forest Hills Preserve.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,302/mo | $1,250/mo | 13 |
| 1 Bed | $1,620/mo | $1,195/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $1,848/mo | $1,480/mo | 20 |
| 3 Bed | $2,195/mo | $2,195/mo | 1 |
| 4 Bed | $2,370/mo | $2,145/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Grand Rapids, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Grand Rapids, MI averages $1,620/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,848/mo. At the local median household income of $65,526, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Grand Rapids, MI at $1,191/mo. The current tracked market average runs 59% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Grand Rapids, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Grand Rapids, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$76,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,897/mo.
Comfortable income
$91,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,195/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Grand Rapids, MI is $65,526 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Grand Rapids, MI
Overall prices in Grand Rapids, MI runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Grand Rapids, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,897 |
| Utilities | $382 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $910 |
| Healthcare | $444 |
| Other goods and services | $710 |
| Estimated total | $4,851/mo |
Population
197,768
Median household income
$65,526
Census median rent
$1,191/mo
Rent as % of income
30.1%
Median age
32.1
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Grand Rapids, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Grand Rapids, MI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,950 | +3% | -6.2% | 16 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,441 | -24% | +4.2% | 16 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $2,084 | +10% | -6.8% | 15 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $2,046 | +8% | +5.5% | 14 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,352 | -29% | +3.7% | 12 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,394 | -27% | -5.6% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI?
The average rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,897 per month, based on 56 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median asking rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,771 per month, computed from 56 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,897/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Grand Rapids, MI?
The lowest available rent in Grand Rapids, MI starts at $1,195 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Grand Rapids, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids, MI average $1,620/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,195/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Grand Rapids, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids, MI average $1,848/mo. Units start from $1,480/mo across 20 units currently listed.
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