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Average Rent in Grand Rapids 49525 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Grand Rapids 49525, Grand Rapids, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,831/mo
Lowest Available
$1,831/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
Grand Rapids 49525 vs Grand Rapids, MI Average
Grand Rapids 49525 is cheaper the Grand Rapids, MI average by $418/mo (19%). The citywide average is $2,249/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Grand Rapids 49525?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Grand Rapids 49525 is $1,831 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is The Plaza at Lamberton starting at $1,831/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,831/mo.
Prices range from $1,831 to $1,831 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Grand Rapids 49525
Rent Prices by Apartment in Grand Rapids 49525
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaza at Lamberton | $1,831/mo | $1,831/mo | 1 | 5 |
Google Search Trends for Grand Rapids 49525 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Grand Rapids 49525
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,831/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Grand Rapids 49525 is $65,526 , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Grand Rapids 49525
Overall prices in Grand Rapids 49525 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 49525's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,831 |
| Utilities | $382 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $910 |
| Healthcare | $444 |
| Other goods and services | $710 |
| Estimated total | $4,785/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.
Explore Grand Rapids 49525 Apartments
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