Average Rent in Grand Rapids, MI
6 apartment buildings, 2 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,645/mo
Cheapest
$1,475/mo
Properties
6
Units
2
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Grand Rapids, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Grand Rapids, MI Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Plaza at Lamberton
3118 1/2, Plaza Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
Beckwith Place Apartments
1359 Dewberry Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
Box Board Lofts
470 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Icon on Bond
538 Bond Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Mason Street Townhomes
1919 Bayou Ct NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
The Rowe
201 Michigan St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Plaza at Lamberton 3118 1/2, Plaza Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA | $1,475 | $1,645 | $1.81 | 5 (16) | 2 |
| 2 | Beckwith Place Apartments 1359 Dewberry Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.6 (74) | 0 |
| 3 | Box Board Lofts 470 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (39) | 0 |
| 4 | Icon on Bond 538 Bond Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (38) | 0 |
| 5 | Mason Street Townhomes 1919 Bayou Ct NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.9 (43) | 0 |
| 6 | The Rowe 201 Michigan St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (63) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
The Plaza at Lamberton
5 (16)3118 1/2, Plaza Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
Beckwith Place Apartments
3.6 (74)1359 Dewberry Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
Box Board Lofts
4.6 (39)470 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Icon on Bond
4.3 (38)538 Bond Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Mason Street Townhomes
3.9 (43)1919 Bayou Ct NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
The Rowe
4.4 (63)201 Michigan St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Grand Rapids, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,645 per month, based on 2 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,475 at The Plaza at Lamberton to $1,475 at The Plaza at Lamberton.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,475/mo | $1,475/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $1,815/mo | $1,815/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,475/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,815/mo. At the local median household income of $65,526, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
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 38% 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
$66,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,645/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,475/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Grand Rapids, MI is $65,526 , about 17% 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) | $1,645 |
| Utilities | $382 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $910 |
| Healthcare | $444 |
| Other goods and services | $710 |
| Estimated total | $4,599/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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,454 | -12% | 14 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | -5% | 14 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,969 | +20% | 12 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | -23% | 11 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,913 | +16% | 11 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,873 | +14% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI?
The average rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,645 per month, based on 2 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Grand Rapids, MI?
The lowest available rent in Grand Rapids, MI starts at $1,475 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Grand Rapids, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids, MI average $1,475/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,475/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Grand Rapids, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids, MI average $1,815/mo. Units start from $1,815/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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