Grand Rapids is a city where there is a clear rental gap between downtown, East Town, and the suburban areas. The saying that conditions vary depending on which side of the city you are on applies directly to unit configurations as well.

Studios average between $1,050 and $1,150, with sizes ranging from 450 to 500 square feet. This type is primarily sought after by young professionals and hospital workers near downtown.

One-bedroom units range from $1,250 to $1,350, with sizes around 680 to 750 square feet. There is a high proportion of tenants in their 30s living alone or couples.

Two-bedroom units are reported to be between $1,500 and $1,600, with sizes from 1,000 to 1,100 square feet. Demand is evenly spread among roommate combinations and families with elementary school children.

Three-bedroom units range from $1,800 to $1,900, with sizes between 1,250 and 1,350 square feet. Families primarily rent in suburban complexes with stable school districts.

In recent years, new constructions downtown have focused mainly on studios and one-bedrooms, while three-bedrooms are relatively more common in townhouse-style complexes in suburban areas.

When moving from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom, there is typically a gap of around $250, which often serves as a practical benchmark for deciding whether to find a roommate. A similar price difference occurs when transitioning from a two-bedroom to a three-bedroom.

If you are a Korean household, it is advisable to compare the commuting distances and school district differences between small units near downtown and larger units in the suburbs. Below is a rough rental range by unit type.

• Studio: approximately $1,050 to $1,150 (450 to 500 sqft)
• One-bedroom: approximately $1,250 to $1,350 (680 to 750 sqft)
• Two-bedroom: approximately $1,500 to $1,600 (1,000 to 1,100 sqft)
• Three-bedroom: approximately $1,800 to $1,900 (1,250 to 1,350 sqft)

Since unit configurations and price ranges vary by neighborhood even within the same city, narrowing down the area for comparison ultimately makes the rental decision easier.