Renting in Grand Rapids

KCAD's urban campus is surrounded by safe, accessible, and conveniently located residential neighborhoods that offer a variety of apartment and sublet rental options.

Many students choose to live—often together—in spacious rental properties located in the city's historical Heritage Hill district, less than a mile from KCAD, while others live further out, commuting to campus via car and parking downtown or taking advantage of city bus routes operated by The Rapid, which are free to ride for KCAD students.

Parking and Public Transit Info

Students who live in or near the downtown area also experience a vibrant community filled with cultural institutions, concert venues, movie theaters, restaurants, and more. Food options are available for KCAD students living in Grand Rapids through a collaboration with nearby Grand Rapids Community College, which is right around the corner from campus.

Finding Housing

Finding a Roommate

Once you have been admitted to Ferris State, you can connect with other KCAD students looking for housing by joining the Grand Rapids Housing Connections group on Ferris360. This private group affords you a safe place to post, respond to, or seek further information on housing opportunities alongside your fellow students.

Explore the Group

Housing Information Resources

Tenants and Landlords - A Practical Guide (created by MSU College of Law)
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan

Local Complexes, Associations, and Management Companies

Housing Search Resources

Subsidized Housing Options

Some properties have specific requirements regarding income and student status to qualify. For more information and resources, refer to the websites listed below:

NOTICE
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University provides this content for the convenience of its students, faculty, and staff. KCAD makes no representations about the truth or accuracy of the information on outside pages, nor does it make any representations as to the habitability or quality of the housing properties listed. Each individual user should check out the housing unit and potential roommate for themselves prior to entering into a rental agreement. Please use your discretion in using this resource.