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

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Cheap Apartments in the Eastown area of Grand Rapids.

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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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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Burton Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burton Square Apartments

1911-1927 Kalamazoo Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507
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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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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 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 Eastown 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
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastown, MI

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastown 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 Eastown 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 Eastown 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
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$1.67
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedrooms Large Alcove, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1.74
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed3BR,1BA$1.19
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option1BR,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #13

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 $1,167.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastown?

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

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 24 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 $855 which is $995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastown.

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