Grand Rapids, MI Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,596
1-year change
-2.3%
$-38/mo
5-year change
+25.3%
$322/mo
10-year change
+68.5%
$649/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Grand Rapids

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$837/mo0.0%
2016$919/mo+9.8%+9.8%
2017$1,000/mo+8.8%+19.5%
2018$1,056/mo+5.6%+26.2%
2019$1,101/mo+4.3%+31.5%
2020$1,157/mo+5.1%+38.2%
2021$1,235/mo+6.7%+47.6%
2022$1,380/mo+11.7%+64.9%
2023$1,454/mo+5.4%+73.7%
2024$1,531/mo+5.3%+82.9%
2025$1,627/mo+6.3%+94.4%
2026$1,636/mo+0.6%+95.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Grand Rapids changed since 2015?

Median rent in Grand Rapids, MI was $820 in 2015-01 and is $1,596 as of 2026-07 — a change of $776 per month over 11 years.

How much has Grand Rapids rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Grand Rapids, MI has changed +25.3% ($322 per month). The current median is $1,596.

What has rent in Grand Rapids done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Grand Rapids, MI has changed +68.5% ($649 per month). It is now $1,596.

Is rent in Grand Rapids going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Grand Rapids, MI has decreased -2.3% ($-38/mo). Current median: $1,596.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.