How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Big Rapids, MI?
In Big Rapids, MI, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $1,032 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $630 (±$143).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,122 (±$130).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Mecosta County, MI is $1,063.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $928 (±$734)
- 1 bedroom
- $630 (±$143)
- 2 bedrooms
- $1,032 (±$89)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,122 (±$130)
Rent by bedroom count in Big Rapids
| Big Rapids | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $928 (±$734) | $813 (±$617) | $896 (±$22) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $630 (±$143) | $645 (±$136) | $923 (±$7) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,032 (±$89) | $975 (±$104) | $1,162 (±$6) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,122 (±$130) | $981 (±$76) | $1,321 (±$9) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,068 (±$745) | $1,214 (±$631) | $1,434 (±$30) | $1,957 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $698 (±$236) | $769 (±$216) | $1,441 (±$58) | $2,074 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $630 (±$143) | $863 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,032 (±$89) | $1,063 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,122 (±$130) | $1,323 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Big Rapids
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids | — | $1,032 (±$89) | — |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | 1.7 mi | $981 (±$297) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 5.4 mi | $1,317 (±$542) | Not measurably different |
| Mecosta Township | 6.8 mi | $599 (±$123) | Lower |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 8.8 mi | $856 (±$19) | Lower |
| Martiny Township | 11 mi | $625 (±$194) | Lower |
| Reed City | 12 mi | $941 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mecosta Township, MI ($599), Austin Township (Mecosta County), MI ($856), Martiny Township, MI ($625).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Mecosta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | $1,317 (±$542) |
| 2 | Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | $1,104 (±$62) |
| 3 | Big Rapids | $1,032 (±$89) |
| 4 | Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | $1,000 (±$230) |
| 5 | Big Rapids Charter Township | $981 (±$297) |
| 6 | Fork Township | $979 (±$93) |
| 7 | Morton Township | $950 (±$383) |
| 8 | Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | $904 (±$73) |
| 9 | Austin Township (Mecosta County) | $856 (±$19) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Mecosta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Big Rapids
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Big Rapids?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Big Rapids, MI is $630 (±$143) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Big Rapids?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Big Rapids, MI is $1,032 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Big Rapids?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Big Rapids, MI is $1,122 (±$130) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Mecosta County, MI
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mecosta County, MI
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Big Rapids city, Michigan (place:08300, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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