
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastown Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (51 Rentals)
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1012 Madison Ave SE

Heritage Collection

Grand Central Lofts

1354 Wealthy St SE

Westminster Meadows - Senior

Burton Square Apartments

Academy Manor

825 Evergreen St SE

The Globe Apartments

16 Portsmouth Pl NE

Diamond Place I

526 Livingston Ave NE

922 M.L.K. Jr St SE

Union Street Apartment Homes

Leonard East Apartments

Lofts at the Kendall

1437 Giddings Ave SE

461 Spring Ave NE

Midtown CityZen

Highland Place Apartments

The Gateway at Belknap

1030 Eastern Ave SE

105 Dickinson St SW

513 Bissell St NE

732 Fairview Ave NE

Trowbridge Flats

Southview Apartments

Maryland Park
Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastown Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $850 | $2,500 |
Eastown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $949 | $3,500 |
Eastown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $895 | $3,735 |
Eastown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $790 | $3,978 |
Eastown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $635 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastown Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Eastown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastown area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Burton Square Apartments 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 Eastown apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
The Globe Apartments | 1 bedroo upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Heritage Collection | Iowa Flats- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
Prospect Apartment Homes | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
The Gateway at Belknap | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,167 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastown, MI
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastown area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at 25 Lafayette Apartment Homes in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Eastown apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $1,731 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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25 Lafayette Apartment Homes | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Trowbridge Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
470 Houseman Ave NE, Unit 1 | 470 Houseman Ave NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
940 Bates St SE, Unit 1 | 940 Bates St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1 | 429 Shirley St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
127 Paddock Ave SE, Unit Apt A | 127 Paddock Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
The Lofts Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastown, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids High School
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Best Local Schools in Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids High School
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Eastown Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Eastown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastown is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastown?
The cheapest apartment in Eastown is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Eastown costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastown?
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 731 regular apartments in Eastown 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 Eastown?
Cheap apartments in Eastown have an average cost of $147 which is $2,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastown.
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