Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (38 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Grand Rapids as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lofts on Prospect
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Prospect

253 Prospect Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

4388 Pine Ridge Pky NEGrand Rapids, MI 49525
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The Fountains
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fountains

3900 Whispering WayGrand Rapids, MI 49546
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One South
Studio Apartments

One South

41 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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600 Douglas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 Douglas

600 Douglas St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Heritage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

4401 Heritage Ct SWGrandville, MI 49418
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Alpine Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartment Homes

960 Alpine Church Rd NWComstock Park, MI 49321
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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 $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in Grand Rapids is Pine Oak Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Grand Rapids costs $2,154.

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 845 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 $328 which is $1,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.