Eight Thirty Water Tower
830 Water Tower Rd,
Big Rapids, MI 49307
2-4 Beds | $499 - $1,760
Rental Market Trends in Big Rapids, MI
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Big Rapids, MI is $763/month.
Rent in Big Rapids is 54% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$763/month
Average Rent
500 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.5%
Change / Year
120
Available Apartments
Big Rapids rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Big Rapids average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Big Rapids average $763 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Big Rapids average $931 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Big Rapids average or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Big Rapids, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Big Rapids, MI
July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
67%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Big Rapids, MI?
Because the average rent in Big Rapids is $763, you’ll want to make about $2,543 per month or $30,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Big Rapids, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Big Rapids, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Big Rapids?
The average rent in Big Rapids is $763 per month, which is 54.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.
Are rents going up or down in Big Rapids?
Rents in Big Rapids, MI are increasing, with prices up 1.5% year-over-year and $12 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Big Rapids?
In Big Rapids, MI, 67% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.