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

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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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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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One South
Studio Apartments

One South

41 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Sheldon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheldon Apartments

1010 Sheldon Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507
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225 Lyon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

225 Lyon

223-225 Lyon St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
The Globe Apartments1 bedroo upgraded1BR,1BA$1,000
Heritage CollectionIowa Flats- StudioStudio,1BA$1,019
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option1BR,1BA$1,025
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,142
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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 Lafayette Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.77
Trowbridge Flats2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
470 Houseman Ave NE, Unit 1470 Houseman Ave NE3BR,1BA$1.60
940 Bates St SE, Unit 1940 Bates St SE2BR,1BA$1.40
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1429 Shirley St NE2BR,1BA$1.58
127 Paddock Ave SE, Unit Apt A127 Paddock Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.67
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed3BR,1BA$1.13
The Lofts Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #9

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 our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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