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Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Grand Rapids, MI

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Grand Rapids, MI area range in price from $620 to $4,386 with an overall median price of $2,358. The three Grand Rapids neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alger Heights at $940, Millbrook at $878, and Cheshire at $620. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Grand Rapids Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Alger Heights$1,680$94018
Millbrook$1,680$87873
Cheshire$1,795$62098
East Grand Rapids$1,795$85068
Creston$1,822$62097
Monroe North$1,850$620160
Ridgemoor$1,895$87859
Downtown Grand Rapids$1,939$63580
West Grand Rapids$1,980$92557
Michigan Street$2,000$85091

Cheapest Available Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Leo & Alpine in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood priced from $660. Arrowhead Apartments in the Ridgemoor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leo & Alpine1Bedroom1BR,1BA$660
Arrowhead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Pine Oak ApartmentsApartment1BR,1BA$949
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Grand Woods Senior Apartments1BR 1BA - Tax Credit1BR,1BA$990
Wingate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$992
Old Farm ShoresThe CottageStudio,1BA$999
Breton Court1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Rapids area is the $1.00 price per square foot Townhome Model at Burton East Apartments in the in the Ridgemoor neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Grand Rapids apartment is the 251 Page St NE Model at 251 Page St NE, Unit 251 Page Street - Lower starting at $1,950 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burton East ApartmentsTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.00
251 Page St NE, Unit 251 Page Street - Lower251 Page St NE3BR,1BA$1.22
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
Walnut Hills2 Beds | 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.21
Hunters Ridge2 BEDS | 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.31
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.21

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Grand Rapids Overview

Grand Rapids is a vibrant city. The weather is cool but comfortable, the city has an interesting history, and the landmarks are beautiful. There is always plenty to do and many festivals keep the locals as well as tourists entertained year-round. Grand Rapids has many great vacation spots and there are plenty of available options for homes and apartments for rent in Grand Rapids to meet anyone's needs. Additionally, even for a bustling city, the traffic is manageable and the public transportation is excellent. All this combines to make living in a Grand Rapids apartment truly unique.

Why live in Grand Rapids, MI?

Grand Rapids is a unique city. The art and culture are vibrant, the cuisine is excellent, and the natural beauty is breathtaking. The downtown is home to great restaurants, clubs, and museums. ArtPrize is one of the world’s foremost art competition and happens every autumn in Grand Rapids. The wonderful beaches of Lake Michigan are also only a short distance away from the city. All of this combines to make Grand Rapids a wonderful city and makes finding the best Grand Rapids apartment to live in - a must.

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Getting Around Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Rapids Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grand Rapids?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grand Rapids is under $1,008.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Rapids?

The cheapest apartment in Grand Rapids is Leo & Alpine which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Grand Rapids costs $2,358.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Rapids?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 766 regular apartments in Grand Rapids that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grand Rapids?

Cheap apartments in Grand Rapids have an average cost of $191 which is $2,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids.

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