
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (35 Rentals)
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967 Tamarack Ave NW

Freyling Mendels

Heritage Collection

Grand Central Lofts

The Globe Apartments

Seven45 Stocking

Diamond Place I

Victory On Leonard

1518 Alpine Ave NW

Oakview Apartments

313 Carrier St NE

922 Fremont Ave NW

526 Livingston Ave NE

1041 Davis Ave NW

234 Market Apartments
Hillside, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillside Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $850 | $2,500 |
Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $782 | $3,500 |
Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $925 | $3,756 |
Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $720 | $4,024 |
Hillside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $620 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside 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 Hillside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Globe Apartments | 1 bedroo upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Heritage Collection | Iowa Flats- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
234 Market Apartments | Studio Apartment Style G/J | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
Midtown CityZen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Prospect Apartment Homes | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
The Gateway at Belknap | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,167 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, MI
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.22 price per square foot 251 Page St NE Model at 251 Page St NE, Unit 251 Page Street - Lower in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building starting at $1,875 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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251 Page St NE, Unit 251 Page Street - Lower | 251 Page St NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Historic Kingsley Building | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
601 West | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1008 Alpine Ave NW, Unit 1 | 1008 Alpine Ave NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
940 Bates St SE, Unit 1 | 940 Bates St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillside, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hillside, Grand Rapids, MI
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Best Local Schools in Hillside, Grand Rapids, MI
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Hillside Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Hillside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillside is under $1,167.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?
The cheapest apartment in Hillside is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillside?
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 29 regular apartments in Hillside 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 Hillside?
Cheap apartments in Hillside have an average cost of $168 which is $2,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside.
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