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Section 8 rent in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 50 ZIP codes.

$1,400Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,540Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
50ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$990$1,120$1,740$1,232
1 Bedroom$1,030$1,169$1,810$1,286
2 Bedrooms$1,240$1,400$2,160$1,540
3 Bedrooms$1,610$1,820$2,810$2,002
4 Bedrooms$1,770$1,994$3,080$2,193

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,800$33,600
Triplex3 × 2BR$4,200$50,400
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,600$67,200
Fourplex4 × 3BR$7,280$87,360

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Michigan multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 50 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
49301 $1,810 $2,160 $2,810 $3,080
49525 $1,430 $1,710 $2,230 $2,440
49306 $1,380 $1,650 $2,140 $2,350
49316 $1,350 $1,640 $2,130 $2,320
49506 $1,360 $1,620 $2,110 $2,310
49546 $1,350 $1,610 $2,100 $2,290
49341 $1,340 $1,600 $2,080 $2,280
49315 $1,330 $1,590 $2,080 $2,270
49302 $1,220 $1,460 $1,900 $2,080
49503 $1,210 $1,450 $1,890 $2,070
49507 $1,210 $1,450 $1,890 $2,070
49351 $1,210 $1,440 $1,880 $2,050
49468 $1,210 $1,440 $1,880 $2,050
49501 $1,210 $1,440 $1,880 $2,050
49510 $1,210 $1,440 $1,880 $2,050

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30-year fixed. Taxes and insurance estimated at 1.5% and 0.5% of price per year. Before vacancy, maintenance and management. For a full itemized analysis, run this market in RealG.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,400 per month, ranging from $1,240 to $2,160 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,540.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,240 to $2,160 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Michigan?
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