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Property Managers in the Grand Rapids Region, MI

Browse vetted property managers in the Grand Rapids Region, MI. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

City Wide Real Estate Serv LLC
Wes Emert
Grandville, MI
Unverified Long-term Residential
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United Properties of West Michigan
Russ VandenToorn
Grand Rapids, MI
Unverified
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Ashoka Lion
Jay Raman
Grandville, MI
Unverified
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Access Property Mgmt. Group
Jennifer Bajema
Allendale, MI
Unverified
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Access Property Mgmt. Group
Justin Bajema
Allendale, MI
Unverified
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Access Property Mgmt. Group
Edward Beekman
Allendale, MI
Unverified
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Access Property Management Group
Samantha Emelander
Allendale, MI
Unverified
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Palmer Property Management
Larry
Ada, MI
Unverified
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Big Property Management
Grand Rapids, MI
Unverified
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Access Property Mgmt. Group
Samuel Persons
Allendale, MI
Unverified
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Rental market in the Grand Rapids region: rising rents

In the Grand Rapids region, Census median gross rent rose about 38.3% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The numbers also show three-bedroom rents about 12% below the U.S. average, renters in 29.7% of homes, and vacancy near 4.6%. The typical home is valued near $289,900, and the median household earns about $82,631 a year, with renters spending a median 29.6% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-12% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-12% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-15% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+38.3% Rent trend, 5-yr
29.6% Rent-to-income

People & households

29.7% Renter-occupied
663,150 Population
+2.3% Population, 5-yr
$82,631 Median household income

Housing stock

4.6% Vacancy rate
$289,900 Median home value
1977 Median year built
71.4% Single-family homes

Jobs

5.4% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -12% 3-bed -12% 4-bed -15%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 29.7% Owners 70.3%

Professional property management in the Grand Rapids region typically covers pricing, listings, tenant screening, rent collection, and repairs. About 71.4% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 4.6%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 5.4% as of July 2026. See the managers above and ask for a free quote.

Nearby communities in the Grand Rapids region: Ada, Allegan, Allendale, Alto, Beechwood, Belding, Belmont, Byron Center.

Pricing shown is long-term residential, not short-term or vacation. Non-residential and commercial rents follow the same local direction as a rule, so the residential deviations above give you a fair read.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in the Grand Rapids region?

Over the last five years, Census median gross rent rose roughly 38.3%.

How do rents in the Grand Rapids region compare to the national average?

Compared with the U.S. average: two-bedroom -12%, three-bedroom -12%, four-bedroom -15%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Is the Grand Rapids region a good market for rental property?

This is a tight market, where well-kept units lease quickly. Renters make up 29.7% of households and vacancy sits near 4.6%. Three-bedroom rents run about 12% below the national average, and rents rose about 38.3% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in the Grand Rapids region?

Roughly 29.7% of the housing is renter-occupied, and the population of 663,150 grew 2.3% over five years. Vacancy runs near 4.6%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (July 2026).