Grand Rapids, MI Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,602
1-year change
+4.9%
$75/mo
5-year change
+28.7%
$357/mo
10-year change
+75.9%
$691/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Grand Rapids

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$800/mo—0.0%
2016$879/mo+9.9%+9.9%
2017$956/mo+8.8%+19.5%
2018$1,008/mo+5.4%+26.0%
2019$1,053/mo+4.5%+31.6%
2020$1,104/mo+4.8%+38.0%
2021$1,178/mo+6.7%+47.3%
2022$1,313/mo+11.5%+64.1%
2023$1,386/mo+5.6%+73.3%
2024$1,456/mo+5.1%+82.0%
2025$1,518/mo+4.3%+89.8%
2026$1,555/mo+2.4%+94.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Grand Rapids changed since 2015?

Median rent in Grand Rapids, MI was $785 in 2015-01 and is $1,602 as of 2026-09 — a change of $817 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 +28.7% ($357 per month). The current median is $1,602.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Grand Rapids, MI has changed +75.9% ($691 per month). It is now $1,602.

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

Year over year, median rent in Grand Rapids, MI has increased +4.9% ($75/mo). Current median: $1,602.

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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.