Rent by ZIP code in Grand Rapids
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49505 | Kent County | $1,869 | +17% |
| 49525 | Kent County | $1,729 | +8% |
| 49507 | Kent County | $1,690 | +6% |
| 49503 | Kent County | $1,506 | -6% |
| 49548 | Kent County | $1,424 | -11% |
| 49504 | Kent County | $1,384 | -13% |
Rent by bedroom count in Grand Rapids
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Kent County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,306 | +6.0% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,365 | +6.8% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,630 | +6.5% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,113 | +6.7% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,417 | +10.4% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent across Kent County is $1,602 as of September 2026. That is up 4.8% from a year earlier and up 25.3% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Kent County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,299 | +10.8% |
| 2022 | $1,400 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $1,466 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $1,527 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $1,543 | +1.1% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,602 | +3.8% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Grand Rapids rent questions
- What is the average rent in Grand Rapids, MI?
- Typical asking rent in Grand Rapids is $1,598 a month as of September 2026, across 6 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,384 to $1,869.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Grand Rapids?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Kent County is $1,630 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,365 and a three bedroom is $2,113. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Grand Rapids?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Kent County is $1,602 as of September 2026, up 4.8% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Grand Rapids?
- ZIP 49504 has the lowest typical asking rent in Grand Rapids at $1,384 a month, compared with $1,598 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Grand Rapids?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Grand Rapids rent of $1,598, that is about $4,794 a month, or $57,528 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Grand Rapids sits in the Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI metro area.