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Northland Flats Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
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14465 Northland Drive Big Rapids, MI
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Venlo Place Apartment Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
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15345 Venlo Drive Big Rapids, MI
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Campus Creek Townhomes Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$419 - 1,956
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20151 Gilbert Rd Big Rapids, MI
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Campus Creek Cottages Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$569 - 2,276
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14135 Bulldog Ln Big Rapids, MI
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College Town Apartments Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$499 - 1,956
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19500 14 Mile Rd Big Rapids, MI
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Hillcrest Apartments Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$939
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1101 Fuller Ave Big Rapids, MI
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Oakwood Townhomes Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$479 - 1,916
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19700 14 Mile Rd. Big Rapids, MI
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520 S Warren Ave Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$1,030
Big Rapids, MI
2 BR | Aug. 10, 2025
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117 Locust St Unit 8 (downstairs) Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$600
117 Locust St Big Rapids, MI
1 BR | Jul. 16, 2025
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707 Maple St Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$765 - 950
Big Rapids, MI
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314 S State St Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$1,800
Big Rapids, MI
4 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
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117 Locust St Unit 5 (upstairs) Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$600
117 Locust St Big Rapids, MI
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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Rapids Apartments Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$360 - 1,540
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217 Morrison St. Big Rapids, MI
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417 S Michigan Ave Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$860
Big Rapids, MI
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412 S State St Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$845
Big Rapids, MI
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117 Locust St Unit 7 (downstairs) Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
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117 Locust St Big Rapids, MI
1 BR | Jul. 15, 2025
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212 Locust Ave Big Rapids, MI
4 BR | Aug. 10, 2025
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246 Mill St Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$1,700
Big Rapids, MI
4 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
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Venlo Place Apartments Apartment for rent in Big Rapids, MI
$215 - 1,330
15345 Venlo Drive Big Rapids, MI
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Rapids?

Big Rapids Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $850 $850 - $860
1BR $770 $600 - $860
2BR $990 $950 - $1,030
4+BR $460 $220 - $1,700

Find a Big Rapids Apartment

Big Rapids is a small city with just over 10,000 residents in central Michigan. The city is home to Ferris State University, which is the 9th largest university in Michigan. In typical Michigan fashion, Big Rapids is a city with a climate that swings from nice and hot in the summer to freezing cold in the winter, so before you move make sure you've packed for a full four seasons of weather.

Big Rapids is a great place to live for any nature lover. Just outside the city lie great hiking, fishing, and trails for ATVs or Skidoos. Camping and fishing along the Muskegon River is something that everyone should experience during their time in Big Rapids.

When to Search

Big Rapids has good availabilities of homes year round. A good idea is to check the online listings near the end of every month. When people give notices their places will be advertised, and this is often the best time to get your pick of the best apartments.

Staying in the Know

Big Rapids is a small enough center that many of the long-term residents know each other. Don't ever lie on an application or be rude to a prospective landlord. This is always good advice, but in a center this small word gets around quickly, and a misstep with one application could actually hurt others as well.

Life in Big Rapids

Transportation

The only public transit system in Big Rapids is an on-demand Dial-A-Ride service operated by the city. The on-demand nature of the system means that pickup and delivery times are unreliable at best. Cycling is a great way to get around in the summer, but the harsh Michigan winter means that you want to be within walking distance of your work or school, or have a car that you can rely on.

Where to play

When looking for the best spots to play in Big Rapids, you're going to have to widen your search a little. Most people find that the best place to play is outside the city. Tubing on the river, fishing, hiking and similar outdoor activities are the best way to make the most of Big Rapids. If you prefer your entertainment sitting down, head to Michigan Avenue for a drink or a bite to eat.

Campuses Nearby

Big Rapids:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2025 Big Rapids Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2025 key findings and figures for the Big Rapids rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Big Rapids and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Big Rapids average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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$1,240
$830
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1 BR       2 BR

Big Rapids Rent Prices Increase From April to May

Big Rapids rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 1.13% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Big Rapids one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $806.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Big Rapids experienced a 7.66% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Big Rapids two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,575.0.

May Prices: Big Rapids vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Big Rapids and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Big Rapids over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Big Rapids suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Big Rapids suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Big Rapids suburbs.

May 2025 Pricing Trends: Big Rapids vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,098
$3,173
$2,343
$2,342
$1,887
$1,310
$1,243
$1,230
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$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Big Rapids Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Big Rapids over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Big Rapids average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Big Rapids one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Big Rapids and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Big Rapids and suburbs

1 BR May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.