← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Grand Rapids, MI, over the past three years
Rent in Grand Rapids, MI
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,580
1-year change
+4.2%
3-year change
+11.3%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.6%
Rents in Grand Rapids rose +4.2%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Grand Rapids, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,580 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,573 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,573 |
| May 2026 | $1,561 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,556 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,551 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,545 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,552 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,540 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,535 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,517 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,513 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,516 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,522 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,527 |
| May 2025 | $1,522 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,515 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,500 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,494 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,482 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,477 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,467 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,474 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,475 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,481 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,473 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,473 |
| May 2024 | $1,460 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,450 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,443 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,431 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,425 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,411 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,411 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,410 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,416 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,419 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,310 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,870 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,010 |
City typical rent × MI bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 49503 | $1,514 | +3.8% |
| 49504 | $1,358 | +3.8% |
| 49505 | $1,875 | +6.1% |
| 49507 | $1,633 | +8.3% |
| 49525 | $1,677 | +2.1% |
| 49548 | $1,323 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Grand Rapids
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Grand Rapids, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +2.1% to +8.3%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.