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Grandville

Pop. 16,356·28th most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Grandville, MI
Median rent (all units)
$1,766/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$199
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Grandville · $1,766
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,766/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
Local median income
$78,442/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Grandville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,192/yr
At $1,766/mo median
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Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Grandville, MI is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,356
Median income
$78,442
Median age
34.1
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
21.4%
30.9%
20.5%
12.3%
14.9%
Under 1821.4%
18–3430.9%
35–5420.5%
55–6412.3%
65+14.9%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
82%
White82%
Black7.2%
Hispanic6%
Asian1.5%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
22.4%
32.3%
40.6%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+40.6%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Grandville, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,863 → $78,442
up 13.9%
Population
16,043 → 16,356
up 2.0%
Renter share
23.9% → 32.9%
+9.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40.6% → 40.6%
+0.0 pts
Median age
36.3 → 34.1
-2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,863 in 2021 to $78,442 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 16,043 to 16,356 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 32.9% of households rent today, against 23.9% in 2021.

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

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About renting in Grandville, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Grandville is $1,766/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,820/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($78,442/yr), Grandville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandville an affordable city for renters?

Grandville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,766/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($78,442/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grandville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Grandville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,766/mo in Grandville. The local median household income is $78,442/yr, meaning the typical Grandville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grandville?

Rent in Grandville has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Grandville rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Grandville is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #28 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,766/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Grandville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Grandville ($1,766/mo): Allendale ($1,523/mo), Walker ($1,531/mo), Wyoming ($1,607/mo).

What percentage of Grandville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of Grandville households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. Grandville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Grandville rent compare to the national average?

Grandville's median rent of $1,766/mo is $199 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #28 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,766/mo, rent takes ~27% of Grandville's median household income ($78,442/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Grandville 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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