Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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432 Fountain Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

432 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

143-145 Lafayette Ave NEGrand 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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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Iowa Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Flats

119-125 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Fountain Hill Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Hill Flats

301 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Pinery Woods Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinery Woods Apartments

2361 Michael Ave SWWyoming, MI 49509
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Black Hills, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Black Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Black Hills area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Lafayette Apartment Homes priced from $1,075. Prospect Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable Black Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Prospect Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,155
The Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,167
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,180
Heritage CollectionPark Place - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hills, MI

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Hills area is the $1.61 price per square foot Standard Townhome Model at 937 Fulton St W in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Black Hills apartment is the 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats starting at $740 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
937 Fulton St WStandard Townhome4BR,4.5BA$1.61
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
The Plaza ApartmentsIONIA2BR,2BA$2.00
The Globe Apartments2x2b2BR,2BA$1.61
Icon on BondBostonian1BR,1BA$2.11
The 616One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Lofts on AlabamaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Black Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids, MI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Black Hills Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Black Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Black Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Black Hills is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Black Hills is Heritage Collection which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Black Hills costs $2,725.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Black Hills?

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 22 regular apartments in Black Hills 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 Black Hills?

Cheap apartments in Black Hills have an average cost of $143 which is $2,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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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.