Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (27 Rentals)

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Emerald Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Flats

811 Emerald Ave NEGrand 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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Holiday Gardens Leonard
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Gardens Leonard

1210-1220 Northfield Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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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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Fountain Hill Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Hill Flats

301 Fountain St NEGrand 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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550 Paris
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Paris

550 Paris Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Eastgate Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Village

1624 Hutchinson AveGrand Rapids, MI 49506
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500 Cedar St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Cedar St NE

500-536 Cedar St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Hills area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Westminster Meadows - Senior priced from $975. Academy Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $982. Here are the most affordable East Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Heritage CollectionPark Place - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,139
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,142
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Prospect Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,155
The Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,167
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Hills, MI

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Hills area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value East Hills apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,001 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
Trowbridge Flats3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.54
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
The 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
863 Lafayette Ave NE, Unit #2863 Lafayette Ave NE4BR,1BA$1.48
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1429 Shirley St NE2BR,1BA$1.58
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1725 Michigan St NE1BR,1BA$1.50
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1.74
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.93
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #7

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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Hills Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Hills is under $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Hills is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in East Hills costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 35 regular apartments in East 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 East Hills?

Cheap apartments in East Hills have an average cost of $307 which is $1,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Hills.

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