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Rental Market Trends in Big Rapids, MI

What is the average rent in Big Rapids, MI?

$740/month

Average Rent

524 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Big Rapids, MI is $740 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Big Rapids more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Big Rapids, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $740 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $875 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$740/month
524 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$875/month
866 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Big Rapids, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in Big Rapids, MI
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Big Rapids, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $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 $740, you’ll want to make about $2,466 per month or $29,592 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.

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Big Rapids, MI

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Apartment Averages

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College Town Apartments

College Town Apartments

19500 14 Mile Rd,
Big Rapids, MI 49307

4 Beds | $450 - $1,800

Campus Creek Cottages

Campus Creek Cottages

14135 Bulldog Ln,
Big Rapids, MI 49307

4 Beds | $569 - $2,276

Campus Creek Townhomes

Campus Creek Townhomes

20151 Gilbert Rd,
Big Rapids, MI 49307

2-4 Beds | $379 - $1,956

Eight Thirty Water Tower

Eight Thirty Water Tower

830 Water Tower Rd,
Big Rapids, MI 49307

2-4 Beds | $475 - $2,116

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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