Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Kent County, Michigan
Kent County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,630 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,243 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $31.35 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,630
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 20% more than in Michigan
- Typical rent
- $1,243
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 10% more than in Michigan
- Wage needed
- $31.35
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $65,200 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% less than in Michigan
Only here
Renting in Kent County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Kent County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,243, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Ottawa County ($1,211).
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Kent County has the 5th highest typical rent of the 83 counties in Michigan ($1,243).
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Kent County has the 7th lowest homeownership rate of the 83 counties in Michigan (70%).
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Kent County has the 8th highest typical household income of the 83 counties in Michigan ($82,631).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Kent County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Kent County was $1,602 a month in September 2026: 4.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,306 | $25.12 | $52,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,365 | $26.25 | $54,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,630 | $31.35 | $65,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,113 | $40.63 | $84,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,417 | $46.48 | $96,680 |
HUD area: Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 42 ZIP codes in Kent County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,380 in 49326 to $2,450 in 49301. 19 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,630).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 49301 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,960 | $2,050 | $2,450 | $3,180 | $3,630 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49302 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,180 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,910 | $2,180 |
| 49302 | Ionia County, MI | $1,180 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,910 | $2,180 |
| 49306 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,460 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,370 | $2,710 |
| 49315 | Allegan County, MI | $1,420 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 49315 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,420 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 49315 | Holland-Grand Haven, MI | $1,420 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 49316 | Allegan County, MI | $1,440 | $1,500 | $1,810 | $2,330 | $2,680 |
| 49316 | Barry County, MI | $1,440 | $1,500 | $1,810 | $2,330 | $2,680 |
| 49316 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,440 | $1,500 | $1,810 | $2,330 | $2,680 |
| 49319 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,120 |
| 49321 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,180 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,910 | $2,180 |
| 49326 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 49326 | Montcalm County, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 49330 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $2,090 | $2,390 |
| 49330 | Holland-Grand Haven, MI | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $2,090 | $2,390 |
| 49330 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $2,090 | $2,390 |
| 49330 | Newaygo County, MI | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $2,090 | $2,390 |
| 49331 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,290 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,120 | $2,450 |
| 49331 | Ionia County, MI | $1,290 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,120 | $2,450 |
| 49341 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,390 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $2,260 | $2,580 |
| 49343 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 49343 | Montcalm County, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 49343 | Newaygo County, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 49345 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,110 | $1,200 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $2,040 |
| 49345 | Holland-Grand Haven, MI | $1,110 | $1,200 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $2,040 |
| 49418 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,310 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,150 | $2,470 |
| 49418 | Holland-Grand Haven, MI | $1,310 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,150 | $2,470 |
| 49503 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,280 | $2,610 |
| 49504 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,300 | $1,360 | $1,620 | $2,100 | $2,400 |
| 49505 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,730 | $2,240 | $2,570 |
| 49506 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,430 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,320 | $2,650 |
| 49507 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,280 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $2,070 | $2,370 |
| 49508 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,640 | $2,130 | $2,430 |
| 49509 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $2,020 |
| 49512 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $2,110 | $2,420 |
| 49519 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,270 | $1,330 | $1,590 | $2,060 | $2,360 |
| 49525 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,490 | $1,560 | $1,860 | $2,410 | $2,760 |
| 49544 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,230 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $2,000 | $2,280 |
| 49544 | Holland-Grand Haven, MI | $1,230 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $2,000 | $2,280 |
| 49546 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,420 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,290 | $2,620 |
| 49548 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,230 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $2,000 | $2,280 |
- 49301 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $2,450$3,180
- 49302 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,470$1,910
- 49302 · Ionia County, MI $1,470$1,910
- 49306 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,830$2,370
- 49315 · Allegan County, MI $1,790$2,310
- 49315 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,790$2,310
- 49315 · Holland-Grand Haven, MI $1,790$2,310
- 49316 · Allegan County, MI $1,810$2,330
- 49316 · Barry County, MI $1,810$2,330
- 49316 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,810$2,330
- 49319 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,430$1,850
- 49321 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,470$1,910
- 49326 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,380$1,790
- 49326 · Montcalm County, MI $1,380$1,790
- 49330 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,610$2,090
- 49330 · Holland-Grand Haven, MI $1,610$2,090
- 49330 · Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $1,610$2,090
- 49330 · Newaygo County, MI $1,610$2,090
- 49331 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,640$2,120
- 49331 · Ionia County, MI $1,640$2,120
- 49341 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,740$2,260
- 49343 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,380$1,790
- 49343 · Montcalm County, MI $1,380$1,790
- 49343 · Newaygo County, MI $1,380$1,790
- 49345 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,380$1,790
- 49345 · Holland-Grand Haven, MI $1,380$1,790
- 49418 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,670$2,150
- 49418 · Holland-Grand Haven, MI $1,670$2,150
- 49503 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,760$2,280
- 49504 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,620$2,100
- 49505 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,730$2,240
- 49506 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,790$2,320
- 49507 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,600$2,070
- 49508 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,640$2,130
- 49509 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,380$1,790
- 49512 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,630$2,110
- 49519 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,590$2,060
- 49525 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,860$2,410
- 49544 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,540$2,000
- 49544 · Holland-Grand Haven, MI $1,540$2,000
- 49546 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,770$2,290
- 49548 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,540$2,000
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Kent County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
76,166 households rent in Kent County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Kent 49%
- Michigan 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Kent County
HUD lists 135 properties with homes for low-income households in Kent County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 88
- HUD-assisted
- 51
- public housing
- 4
9,079 homes in all; 7,524 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Camelot Woods I HUD-assisted 2399 Charring Cross Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49546 200 low-income homes · For families · (616) 942-5631
- Westwood Apts Public housing 2450 36th St SW, Wyoming 49519 196 homes, 195 low-income · Run by Wyoming Housing Commission · Average payment: $513 a month · Average wait: 50 months · Homes at several sites · (616) 534-5471
- Grandview Apartments HUD-assisted 1925 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids 49504 193 homes, 192 low-income · For older adults · (616) 453-8723
- Weston Apartments HUD-assisted 50 Weston St SW, Grand Rapids 49503 190 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 454-2675
- Weston Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 44 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 190 low-income homes · Studio: 50 · 1 bd: 126 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Adams/Campau Park Public housing 1440 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507 188 low-income homes · Run by Grand Rapids Housing Commission · (616) 235-2600
- Pheasant Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 3395 Pheasant Ridge Ave SE, Kentwood 49508 166 low-income homes · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 71 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Breton Village Green Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2305 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids 49506 162 low-income homes · 1 bd: 149 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2016 · For older adults · (616) 245-1942
- Ransom Towers HUD-assisted 50 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49503 153 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 235-2881
- Greentree Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4320 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood 49508 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 136 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2010 · For older adults · (616) 455-4320
- Station Creek Retirement Community HUD-assisted 10010 Crossroad Ct SE, Caledonia 49316 49 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 891-6080
- Countryside Townhouses HUD-assisted 4885 Green Oak Ln SE, Kentwood 49548 146 homes, 141 low-income · For families · (616) 538-2651
- Hillview Townhouses HUD-assisted 580 Hillview Pl, Rockford 49341 136 homes, 130 low-income · For families · (616) 866-2535
- Marsh Ridge III Tax credit (LIHTC) 470 Marsh Ridge Dr NW, Grand Rapids 49504 131 homes, 130 low-income · 1 bd: 111 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Pine Oak Tax credit (LIHTC) 850 36th St SW, Wyoming 49509 127 homes, 126 low-income · 1 bd: 127 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- MT Mercy Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1425 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids 49504 125 low-income homes · 1 bd: 125 · In service since 1992
- Pinery Park Apts HUD-assisted 2300 Newstead Ave SW, Wyoming 49509 125 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 452-8758
- Marsh Ridge (i & II) Tax credit (LIHTC) 470 Marsh Ridge Dr NW, Grand Rapids 49504 150 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 135 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Verne Barry Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 60 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids 49503 116 low-income homes · Studio: 116 · In service since 2008 · For families · (616) 459-5076
- Stonebrook Townhomes I & II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1880 Stonebrook Dr NE, Grand Rapids 49505 150 homes, 102 low-income · 2 bd: 102 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2016
- Ferguson Apts CSH Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 72 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49503 101 low-income homes · Studio: 101 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Coventry Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3550 Remembrance Rd NW, Walker 49534 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 100 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (616) 791-2122
- Camelot Woods II HUD-assisted 3857 Camelot Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49546 100 low-income homes · For families · (616) 942-5631
- Tamarisk Apts HUD-assisted 4520 Bowen Blvd SE, Kentwood 49508 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 455-1320
- Marsh Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 510 Marsh Ridge Dr NW, Grand Rapids 49504 99 low-income homes · 1 bd: 89 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1996
- Diamond Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1003 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids 49503 456 homes, 98 low-income · 1 bd: 95 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2018
- Summer Haven Senior Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 4740 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood 49508 101 homes, 94 low-income · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Campau Commons Housing Development Tax credit (LIHTC) 835 Commons Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49507 92 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, families
- Pleasant Prospect Homes III Tax credit (LIHTC) TBD, Grand Rapids 49506 90 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 78 · In service since 2015 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Wellington Woods Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 4550 N Breton Ct SE, Kentwood 49508 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- The Globe Tax credit (LIHTC) 315 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 110 homes, 88 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Stuyvesant Apartments HUD-assisted 140 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49503 87 homes, 86 low-income · For older adults · (616) 456-9665
- Ambrose Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1501 Woodworth St NE, Grand Rapids 49525 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1997
- Stonebrook III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1976 Stonebrook Dr NE, Grand Rapids 49505 82 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 1998
- Walnut Grove Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 876 Sheffield St SW, Grand Rapids 49503 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Plymouth Arms Apts HUD-assisted 1836 Mason St NE, Grand Rapids 49505 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults · (616) 451-2749
- Walnut Grove HUD-assisted 859 Sheffield St SW, Grand Rapids 49503 80 homes, 78 low-income · For families · (616) 452-6137
- Pine Ridge Apts HUD-assisted 4304 Pine Ridge Pkwy NE, Grand Rapids 49525 168 homes, 74 low-income · For families · (616) 363-9884
- Whitney Young Village HUD-assisted 4848 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood 49508 72 low-income homes · For families · (616) 698-8680
- Grand View Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 936 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49504 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 50 · In service since 2017
- Herkimer Commerce - Commerce Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) 310 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 67 low-income homes · 1 bd: 67 · In service since 2013
- Westminster Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 1152 Plymouth Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49505 63 low-income homes · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 1994
- Cambridge Square II HUD-assisted 1836 Mason St NE, Grand Rapids 49505 124 homes, 62 low-income · For families · (616) 451-2749
- Richter Place HUD-assisted 9101 Courtland Dr NE, Rockford 49341 62 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 866-9501
- Reflections Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 500 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids 49507 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2012 · For older adults · (616) 452-6355
- Cambridge Square I HUD-assisted 1875 Bradford St NE, Grand Rapids 49505 124 homes, 57 low-income · For families · (616) 451-2749
- Herkimer Apartments-Division Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) 309 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids 49503 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 55 · In service since 2013
- MT Mercy Housing Development II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1425 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids 49504 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 55 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Villa Maria Retirement Community HUD-assisted 1305 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49504 180 homes, 54 low-income · For older adults · (616) 459-9701
- The Fountains HUD-assisted 3900 Whispering Way SE, Grand Rapids 49546 168 homes, 53 low-income · For families · (616) 957-3030
- Rogue Valley Towers Public housing 59 S Main St, Rockford 49341 52 low-income homes · Run by Rockford Housing Commission · Average payment: $441 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (616) 866-0371
- Saint James Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 750, 765 and 779 First Street, Grand Rapids 49504 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2018
- Creston Plaza - Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1014 Clancy Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49503 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 2015
- Creston Plaza - Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1014 Clancy Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49503 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2015
- Marsh Ridge II Tax credit (LIHTC) 470 Marsh Ridge Dr NW, Grand Rapids 49504 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1997
- Lch36 Redevelopment Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 349 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids 49503 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2017
- Red Flannel Acres HUD-assisted 311 Oak Ct, Cedar Springs 49319 48 low-income homes · For families · (616) 696-3920
- Riverwalk Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1501 Deborah Dr, Lowell 49331 48 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Sparta Townhomes HUD-assisted 181 Clark St, Sparta 49345 48 low-income homes · For families · (616) 887-7771
- Delaware Manor HUD-assisted 10 Delaware St SW, Grand Rapids 49507 47 homes, 46 low-income · For older adults · (616) 452-3703
- Harvest Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford 49341 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2002
- River Grove Retirement Community HUD-assisted 5761 Jupiter Ave NE, Belmont 49306 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 364-0120
- Harvest Way Retirement Community HUD-assisted 100 Ida Red Ave, Sparta 49345 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 887-7869
- Oak Ridge Retirement Community HUD-assisted 3781 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49508 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 248-5410
- Sheldon Housing Development Tax credit (LIHTC) 1010 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Kingsbury Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 725 N Center Ct NW, Grand Rapids 49544 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Southtown Square Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 413 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids 49507 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Baileys Grove HUD-assisted 5252 Bailey Center Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49512 43 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 871-9300
- Klingman Lofts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2015
- Walker Meadow Retirement Community HUD-assisted 1101 Wilson Ave NW, Walker 49534 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 735-9672
- Grand Heritage Manor HUD-assisted 4286 Parkview Dr SW, Grandville 49418 41 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 534-6596
- Klingman Lofts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2015
- American House (grand Rapids) Tax credit (LIHTC) 2619 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507 132 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 92 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 1995
- Villa Esperanza HUD-assisted 1446 44th St SW, Wyoming 49509 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 530-0883
- 834 Lake Drive Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 834 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49506 37 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2013
- Delaware Heights HUD-assisted 10 Delaware St SW, Grand Rapids 49507 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 452-3703
- Garfield Park Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids 49507 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2019
- Heron Courtyard Permanent Supportive Hou Tax credit (LIHTC) 1138 Heron Ct NE, Grand Rapids 49505 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities
- Kent Ridge Junction Tax credit (LIHTC) 191 Kentridge Dr, Kent City 49330 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1993
- Lenox, Chaffee, Grandville Tax credit (LIHTC) 136 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids 49503 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1999
- Mildred Houting Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 35 E Maple St, Sand Lake 49343 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (616) 696-3920
- Division Park Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 209 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids 49503 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2011
- Pleasant Prospect Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 832 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1992
- Pleasant Prospect Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 816 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1996
- Emerald Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 3462 Haleh Cir SE, Grand Rapids 49546 64 homes, 29 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Leo & Alpine Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids 49504 36 homes, 28 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2018
- 345 State Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 345 State St SE, Grand Rapids 49503 34 homes, 28 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2015 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Gaylord House Apartments HUD-assisted 2765 Orange Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49546 28 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 942-8008
- Oroiquis Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids 49504 27 low-income homes · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 9 · In service since 2000
- Stonebrook III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1801 Stonebrook Dr NE, Grand Rapids 49505 64 homes, 26 low-income · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1999
- Allen Manor HUD-assisted 532 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49503 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (616) 456-6350
- Leonard Pines Apartments HUD-assisted 1319 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids 49505 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (616) 459-3473
- Metropolitan Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 350 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Uptown Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 950 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids 49506 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Village Drive Apartments HUD-assisted 2000 Saginaw Rd SE, Grand Rapids 49506 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (616) 246-1134
- 20 Fulton Street East Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids 49503 23 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2017
- Genesis East Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4382 Walnut Hills Dr SE, Kentwood 49512 23 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2000
- 20 Fulton Street East II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids 49503 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2017
- Roosevelt Park Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1363 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 21 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Stonebrook II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1880 Stonebrook Dr NE, Grand Rapids 49505 68 homes, 20 low-income · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1997
- 101 South Division Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids 49503 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2009
- Fairlane Meadows Cooperative HUD-assisted 3471 Fairmeadow Dr SW, Grandville 49418 48 homes, 19 low-income · For families · (616) 530-9257
- Birchgrove Apts HUD-assisted 4022 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49508 19 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (616) 281-9080
- Elmdale Apartments HUD-assisted 1361 Elmdale St NE, Grand Rapids 49525 19 homes, 18 low-income · For people with disabilities · (616) 454-2935
- Metropolitan Apartments HUD-assisted 4634 N Breton Ct SE, Kentwood 49508 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (616) 698-9696
- Walker Village Apartments HUD-assisted 1230 Walker Village Dr NW, Grand Rapids 49534 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (616) 791-1610
- 435 Lagrave at Tapestry Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 435 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49503 20 homes, 16 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2017
- Bridge Street Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 761 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids 49504 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · In service since 2010
- Emerald Creek Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2200 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49525 30 homes, 15 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Serrano Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 Williams St SW, Grand Rapids 49503 15 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2011
- Goodrich Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 339 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids 49503 14 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Carrier Crest Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 Carrier St NE, Grand Rapids 49505 12 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1992
- Hope Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 1024 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49507 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1991
- Hope Community Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 34 Albany St SW, Grand Rapids 49507 12 low-income homes · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1994
- Madison Hall Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1221 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2005 · For families
- New Hope Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Shelby St SW, Grand Rapids 49507 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1996
- Oak Forest Tax credit (LIHTC) 3614 Pine Oak Ave SW, Wyoming 49509 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1996
- Eastern Lofts HUD-assisted 623 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49503 59 homes, 11 low-income · (734) 224-2347
- Davids House HUD-assisted 2390 Banner Dr SW, Wyoming 49509 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (616) 247-7861
- The Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Seven45 Stocking HUD-assisted 745 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49504 42 homes, 8 low-income · (614) 396-3200
- 54th Street Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 180 54th St SW, Wyoming 49548 4 low-income homes · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1997
- 54th Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 178 54th St SW, Wyoming 49548 4 homes, 3 low-income · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1995
- BCS Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1168 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49507 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Camelot Duplex Tax credit (LIHTC) 3959 Camelot Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49546 2 low-income homes · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- Grand Rapids Scattered Public housing 442 Adams St SE, Grand Rapids 49507 2 low-income homes · Run by Grand Rapids Housing Commission · Homes at several sites · (616) 235-2600
- Stuyvesant Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids 49503 87 homes · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Red Flannel Tax credit (LIHTC) 349 Oak Ct, Cedar Springs 49319 47 homes
- Century Lofts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Logan St SW, Grand Rapids 49503 43 homes · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- 240 Ionia Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 240 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 40 homes · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- 26 Cherry Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 Cherry St SW, Grand Rapids 49503 34 homes · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- 205 South Division Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids 49503 30 homes · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Genesis West Tax credit (LIHTC) 4041 44th St SW, Grandville 49418 25 homes · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Heron Manor Enhanced Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2106 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids 49505 25 homes
- Kelsey Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 Williams St SW, Grand Rapids 49503 12 homes
8 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Kent County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Kent County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $22,400 | $37,350 | $59,750 |
| 2 people | $25,600 | $42,650 | $68,250 |
| 3 people | $28,800 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,300 | $85,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,600 | $92,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,850 | $98,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,100 | $105,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
Area median income: $106,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,175 – $1,437
- 1 bedroom $1,229 – $1,502
- 2 bedrooms $1,467 – $1,793
- 3 bedrooms $1,902 – $2,324
- 4 bedrooms $2,175 – $2,659
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Grand Rapids Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,814 vouchers · 190 public housing units (616) 235-2600 Grand Rapids Housing Commission: lindsey.reames@grhousing.org
- Wyoming Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,168 vouchers · 195 public housing units (616) 534-5471 Wyoming Housing Commission: jennifer.stowell@wyomingmi.gov
- Rockford Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 93 vouchers · 52 public housing units (616) 866-0371 Rockford Housing Commission: lremley@rockfordhousing.org
Housing agencies in Michigan Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Michigan
What Michigan law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- MCL 554.602
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- MCL 554.609(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 days
- MCL 554.134(2)
- Only a court order can remove youMCL 600.2918(2)
- Protection from retaliationMCL 600.5720(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Kent County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Kent County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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GRAND RAPIDS URBAN LEAGUE DBA Urban League of West Michigan
745 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Homelessness services
- and 1 more
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Telamon Corporation - Holland Branch
3033 Orchard Vista Dr SE Ste 300, Grand Rapids
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Kent County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Michigan, the average home bill was $119 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$3,260
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,630
- Security deposit
- $1,630
- Total
- $3,260
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Kent County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,306; 1 bedroom: $1,365; 2 bedrooms: $1,630; 3 bedrooms: $2,113; 4 bedrooms: $2,417. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Kent County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,630) without spending more than 30% of income takes $31.35 an hour full time, or $65,200 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kent County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $53,300 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Kent County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,467 and $1,793 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Kent County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,380 in 49326 to $2,450 in 49301. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Kent County?
HUD lists 135 properties with homes for low-income households in Kent County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Kent County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Kent County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).