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Wayland, MI

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Experience the small-town lifestyle with Grand Rapids at arm’s reach

Suburb Commuter Affordable Small Town

Wayland is a small city located about twenty miles due south of Grand Rapids on Highway 131. Home to around 4,000 people, the community exhibits a distinctive small-town vibe, particularly in the charming Downtown district around the intersection of Main and Superior: Here you’ll find local favorites like OpenRoad Brewery, Vibrant Grains Bakery, and Joe’s Way Pizzeria.

The rental market around town is quite diverse, offering everything from budget-friendly apartments to single-family homes on tree-lined neighborhood streets. The close proximity to Grand Rapids makes Wayland a great option for commuters who prefer a more pastoral home environment.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wayland, MI is $1,015 for one bedroom, $1,188 for two bedrooms, and $1,346 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wayland has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,015/month
850 Sq Ft
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Transportation

18

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Pine Street Elementary

Public

Grades 4-5

401 Students

7
out of 10

Wayland Union Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

649 Students

6
out of 10

RJ Steeby School

Public

Grades PK & 2-3

272 Students

4
out of 10

Bessie B Baker School

Public

Grades PK-1

297 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wayland Union Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

649 Students

6
out of 10

Wayland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

828 Students

8
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.