Average Rent in Grand Rapids, MI

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Current Versus Historical Grand Rapids, MI Rents

Grand Rapids rentals average $1,098 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,495, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $264 (-19.37%) year-over-year from $1,364 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $838 (69.19%) year-over-year from $1,212 to $2,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $570 (46.34%) year-over-year from $1,230 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $288 (17.83%) year-over-year from $1,613 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $373 (17.60%) year-over-year from $2,122 to $2,495. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 24.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 52.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.15	$1,100	$1,364 (-19.37%)	$898 (22.49%)
1 BR	$22.51	$2,050	$1,212 (69.19%)	$1,058 (93.70%)
2 BR	$20.80	$1,800	$1,230 (46.34%)	$1,278 (40.90%)
3 BR	$15.77	$1,900	$1,613 (17.83%)	$1,680 (13.10%)
4+ BR	$18.94	$2,495	$2,122 (17.60%)	$2,013 (23.98%)

Historical Rents in Grand Rapids, MI

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Top Cities Near Grand Rapids

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Top Neighborhoods Near Grand Rapids

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Top Counties Near Grand Rapids

There are a total of 1 counties located by Grand Rapids, MI. One county in the area is Grand Rapids, MI. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,495. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Grand Rapids, MI. Its average rent per month is $1,495. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,495, Grand Rapids, MI is the most expensive county by Grand Rapids, MI.

Typically, rent for studios in Grand Rapids, MI is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Grand Rapids, MI is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Grand Rapids, MI is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Grand Rapids, MI	$1,098	$995	$1,395	$1,495

Top Zipcodes Near Grand Rapids

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Frequently Asked Questions - Grand Rapids Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Grand Rapids, MI?

The average monthly rental price for Grand Rapids, MI apartments for rent is approximately $1,495. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Grand Rapids, MI rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Grand Rapids, MI.

How much is a studio apartment in Grand Rapids, MI?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,098 and an average price per square feet of $25.15. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Grand Rapids.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Grand Rapids, MI?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $995 and an average price per square feet of $22.51. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Grand Rapids.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Grand Rapids, MI?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $20.80. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Grand Rapids.

How have rent prices in Grand Rapids, MI changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Grand Rapids, MI can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.69%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.46%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Grand Rapids, MI?

A reasonable rent price in Grand Rapids, MI is around $1,196/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.