Craigslist posting service in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Send us your ad and we post it on grandrapids.craigslist.org from our own accounts, live within 24–48 hours.
#106 of 413 US Craigslist markets by live gig and labor listings (101 at our last scan). Gigs fee here: $5. Jobs fee: $25.
What a post costs in Grand Rapids
| Section | Craigslist fee here | Scale Classifieds service | Per post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigs | $5 | $15 | $20 |
| Services | $5 | $15 | $20 |
| Housing | $0 (some categories $5) | $15 | $15 |
| For Sale | $0 (some categories $5) | $15 | $15 |
| Community | $0 | $15 | $15 |
| Jobs | $25 | $15 | $40 |
How long your ad stays up in Grand Rapids
Craigslist only says paid posts run 30 days and free posts "7 to 45 days." We checked the oldest live post in each category across markets on November 9, 2026.
| Section | Stays up |
|---|---|
| Gigs | 30 days (paid section) |
| Services | 30 days (paid section) |
| Housing | 45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros |
| For Sale | 45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros · vehicles and dealer posts 30 days |
| Community | 45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros · events run until the event date |
| Jobs | 30 days (paid section) |
Posted by people
A member of our team posts your ad on Grand Rapids Craigslist by hand, with our accounts and phone-verified numbers.
Every link, emailed
You get the live URL for each post plus a status page that updates as posts go up.
Free repost
If Craigslist removes the post within 7 days, we put it back once at no charge.
Grand Rapids Craigslist questions
How much does it cost to post on Craigslist in Grand Rapids?
Most categories are free on Craigslist. In Grand Rapids, Craigslist charges $5 for a gigs post, $5 for services and $25 for a job post, plus $5 for vehicles, dealer listings and commercial real estate. With Scale Classifieds you pay that fee plus $15: $15 for most posts, $20 for gigs, $20 for services and $40 for jobs.
How much is a job post on Craigslist in Grand Rapids?
$25 per post in Craigslist fees. Jobs is the only section where the fee swings widely by city, from $10 in small markets to $75 in the SF Bay Area.
How long does a Craigslist ad last in Grand Rapids?
Paid posts (jobs, gigs, services, vehicles) run 30 days. Free posts (most housing, for sale and community) run 45 days in most markets and 30 days in the biggest metros. Renewing a free post moves it back to the top but doesn't extend that clock.
Does Grand Rapids Craigslist have subareas?
No. Craigslist runs Grand Rapids as a single board, so every post shows to the whole Grand Rapids audience.
How fast will my ad be live in Grand Rapids?
Within 24–48 hours of payment, or on the start date you pick. A person on our team posts it by hand and emails you the live link.
Guides
- Craigslist for business: the complete guide
- How long will my Craigslist ad last? (lookup)
- Craigslist posting fees in 2026, section by section
- How long Craigslist ads last: 30 vs 45 days
- How to post a job on Craigslist in multiple cities