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Grand Haven

Pop. 10,996·34th most expensive in Michigan·Grand Haven rents are up 15.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,658/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
-$304
Rising (Monthly)
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Grand Haven · $1,658
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,658/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$60,669/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Grand Haven's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,880
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,290/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,658 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,896/yr
At $1,658/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.3% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Grand Haven, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,996
Median income
$60,669
Median age
46.8
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
14.7%
22.3%
21.5%
12.9%
28.6%
Under 1814.7%
18–3422.3%
35–5421.5%
55–6412.9%
65+28.6%
Gender
43.1%
56.9%
Male43.1%
Female56.9%
Race & ethnicity
87.1%
White87.1%
Black1%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian2.1%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
28.4%
31.5%
36.7%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Grand Haven, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,929 → $60,669
up 14.6%
Population
10,935 → 10,996
up 0.6%
Renter share
33.3% → 31.7%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 36.7%
+0.8 pts
Median age
41.8 → 46.8
+5.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $60,669 today, compared with $52,929 five years earlier. Renters now make up 31.7% of households, compared with 33.3% five years ago.

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At $1,658/mo, how Grand Haven rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Grand Haven rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Grand Haven. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Grand Haven, MI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Grand Haven is $1,658/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $900/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,660/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($60,669/yr), Grand Haven ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Haven an affordable city for renters?

Grand Haven is considered moderate for renters. At $1,658/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($60,669/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grand Haven slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Grand Haven?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,658/mo in Grand Haven. The local median household income is $60,669/yr, meaning the typical Grand Haven household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grand Haven?

Rent in Grand Haven has increased 15.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Grand Haven rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Grand Haven is middle-of-the-pack for Michigan for rent, ranking #34 out of 96 tracked cities at $1,658/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Grand Haven?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Grand Haven ($1,658/mo): Muskegon Heights ($1,125/mo), Muskegon ($1,258/mo), Allendale ($1,415/mo).

What percentage of Grand Haven residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of Grand Haven households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. Grand Haven leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Grand Haven rent compare to the national average?

Grand Haven's median rent of $1,658/mo is $304 (15%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #34 out of 96 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,658/mo, rent takes ~33% of Grand Haven's median household income ($60,669/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Grand Haven 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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