Rent pulse
Rents in Kentwood are $37 below the Kent County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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Serves Kentwood · office in Grand Rapids
3986 Lake Michigan Dr Suite #2, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Lake Michigan Property Management is a family-owned Walker company managing rentals in Grand Rapids, Hudsonville, Grandville, Wyoming, Kentwood, Zeeland, Spring Lake and Grand Haven, with tenant placement and maintenance oversight.
In their words: “Lake Michigan Property Management services Grand Rapids and surrounding areas (Hudsonville, Grandville, Wyoming, Kentwood, Zeeland, Spring Lake, and Grand Haven).”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention help finding renters, helpful staff and fast maintenance responses.
Serves Kentwood · office in Grand Rapids
1348 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
United Properties of West Michigan is a Grand Rapids company managing single-family rentals in Grand Rapids, Walker, Wyoming, Grandville, Kentwood, Muskegon, Holland and Byron Center, with leasing and investment services.
In their words: “Our experienced West Michigan property managers know the unique local market, understand the needs of Grand Rapids tenants & renters, and work hard to serve owners, renters, and investors.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention maintenance work, respectful staff and an easy renting experience.
Serves Kentwood · office in Grand Rapids
1550 E Beltline Ave SE #265, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Rental Property Consultants - Lease GR was founded in 2000 and manages mid-market and higher-end houses, condos and duplexes in greater Grand Rapids, including Ada, Byron Center, Caledonia, Kentwood, Rockford and Wyoming.
In their words: “We manage hundreds of properties in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan, helping renters find the right home and owners find dependable tenants.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, responsive staff, careful tenant selection and quick replies during leasing.
Serves Kentwood · office in Grand Rapids
Serves the Grand Rapids area · no public office address, so no map pin
Third Coast Asset Management serves Kentwood and Grand Rapids with over 14 years of experience, managing single-family, multi-family and commercial property with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and evictions.
In their words: “We conduct extensive screening on all tenants and handle everything from moving your qualified tenant into their new home, to rent collection, to handling maintenance issues.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention professional, thorough and friendly service.
Serves Kentwood · office in Grand Rapids
202 44th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Lighthouse Property Management was established in 2003 in Wyoming and has grown to over 2,000 rental units across West Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Walker, Holland and Rockford, with association management.
In their words: “On-demand access to statements that are securely posted to an online Owners Portal, make record keeping accurate and efficient.”
Serves Kentwood · office in Grand Rapids
4380 Brockton Dr SE Suite 1, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Real Property Management West Michigan is a Kentwood office of the Real Property Management franchise offering leasing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, inspections and maintenance for rental owners.
Xl Property Management is a Wayland company managing rental homes in greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan, including Allendale, Caledonia, Grandville, Hudsonville, Jenison and Kentwood, with collections, accounting and maintenance.
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Rents in Kentwood are $37 below the Kent County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$94 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Kentwood's typical asking rent is $37 (2.3%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Kentwood is number 3 of 4 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Caledonia, Northview, Rockford, Walker. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in January, March and August, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 3 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood | $1,565 | +6.4% | 7 |
| Wyoming | $1,555 | +3.5% | 2 |
| Grand Rapids | $1,602 | +4.3% | 40 |
| Grandville | $1,880 | +2.4% | 3 |
| Hudsonville | $1,914 | 2 | |
| Zeeland | $2,127 | 2 | |
| Holland | $1,618 | +1.2% | 10 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 7 property management companies that serve Kentwood, Kent County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Kentwood is $1,565 (September 2026); +6.4% over the past year. About 38.7% of homes in Kentwood are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Kentwood, MI. None has an office in Kentwood; all serve it from offices nearby.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Kentwood was $1,565 a month in September 2026, +6.4% on a year earlier.
Over the 3 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, March and August. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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