Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heartside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (20 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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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

Heartside, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Heartside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heartside area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $1,000. Heritage Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable Heartside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Globe Apartments1 bedroo upgraded1BR,1BA$1,000
Heritage CollectionIowa Flats- StudioStudio,1BA$1,019
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,105
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Prospect Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heartside, MI

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heartside 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 Heartside apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at 601 West starting at $1,750 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heartside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 Lafayette Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.77
601 West2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
Trowbridge Flats2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
607 Fulton St EFour Bed4BR,1BA$2.00
Waters House ApartmentsCharleston2BR,1BA$2.02
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Globe Apartments1 bedroom upgraded s1BR,1BA$1.93
The Lofts Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Heartside, 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

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Heartside Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heartside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Heartside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Heartside is under $1,261.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heartside?

The cheapest apartment in Heartside is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Heartside costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heartside?

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 668 regular apartments in Heartside 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 Heartside?

Cheap apartments in Heartside have an average cost of $155 which is $2,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heartside.

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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