Rent by ZIP · Kent County
Rent in Grand Rapids, MI 49544
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,540 (+6.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,204 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,170 | +5.1% | $1,107–1,353 | $1,244 ±$190 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,290 | $1,210 | +6.6% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,162 ±$49 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,450 | +6.2% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,343 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,870 | +7% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,564 ±$1,115 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,070 | +10.1% | $2,052–2,508 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,630.
What renters pay in 49544
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49546 | Grand Rapids | $1,770 | $1,490 |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids | $1,540 | $1,197 |
| 49534 | Grand Rapids | $1,600 | $1,371 |
| 49525 | Grand Rapids | $1,860 | $1,489 |
| 49519 | Wyoming | $1,590 | $1,303 |
| 49512 | Grand Rapids | $1,630 | $1,489 |
Fair Market Rents across Kent County, MI · All MI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.