
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Area Grand Rapids, MI from $900 (15 Rentals)
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Box Board Lofts

1030 Eastern Ave SE

Heritage Place

Studio Park Lofts & Tower

College Hill Apartments

The Gallery

Wealthy & Sheldon

650 Oakdale St SE

424 Lafayette Ave SE
Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madison Area Studio Apartments | $1,337 | $1,115 | $1,690 |
Madison Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,255 | $2,392 |
Madison Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,450 | $3,748 |
Madison Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,195 | $3,978 |
Madison Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Madison Area Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Madison Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madison Area area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at 234 Market Apartments priced from $1,105. Heritage Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,202. Here are the most affordable Madison Area apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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234 Market Apartments | Studio Apartment Style G/J | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
College Hill Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
Wealthy & Sheldon | Sheldon Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Studio Park Lofts & Tower | 122 One Bed Glass Wall /Juliet | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Area, MI
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison Area area is the $2.81 price per square foot 680 Wealthy St SE Model at 680 Wealthy St SE, Unit 2A in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Madison Area apartment is the The Ionia Model at 601 Bond starting at $2,089 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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680 Wealthy St SE, Unit 2A | 680 Wealthy St SE | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
601 Bond | The Ionia | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
The Brix at Midtown | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 699 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Studio Park Lofts & Tower | 121 One Bed Piazza View Glass | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Box Board Lofts | 1 Bed Alt B4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
College Hill Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
Wealthy & Sheldon | Sheldon Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
234 Market Apartments | Studio Apartment Style G/J | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMadison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #45
Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
Southwest Community Campus School
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Best Local Schools in Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI
Southwest Community Campus School
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Getting Around the Madison Area Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 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 Madison Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Madison Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madison Area is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison Area?
The cheapest apartment in Madison Area is College Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Madison Area costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison Area?
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 10 regular apartments in Madison Area 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 Madison Area?
Cheap apartments in Madison Area have an average cost of $141 which is $2,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison Area.
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