
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Square Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $900 (17 Rentals)
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922 M.L.K. Jr St SE

234 Market Apartments

Box Board Lofts

1030 Eastern Ave SE

105 Dickinson St SW

Heritage Place

Studio Park Lofts & Tower

Venue Tower Apartments

The Gallery

Wealthy & Sheldon

855 Alexander St SE

650 Oakdale St SE

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madison Square Studio Apartments | $1,346 | $1,115 | $1,690 |
Madison Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $995 | $2,200 |
Madison Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,100 | $2,600 |
Madison Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,195 | $2,900 |
Madison Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madison Square area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at 234 Market Apartments priced from $1,115. Heritage Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,202. Here are the most affordable Madison Square 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 | $1,115 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
Wealthy & Sheldon | Sheldon Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
The Plaza Apartments | HALL | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Studio Park Lofts & Tower | 122 One Bed Glass Wall /Juliet | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, MI
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison Square area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 bed 1 bath Model at 601 West in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Madison Square apartment is the 940 Bates St SE Model at 940 Bates St SE, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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601 West | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
940 Bates St SE, Unit 1 | 940 Bates St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Plaza Apartments | OAKES | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
680 Wealthy St SE, Unit 2A | 680 Wealthy St SE | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Venue Tower Apartments | Pilsner | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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 |
Wealthy & Sheldon | Sheldon Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
234 Market Apartments | Studio Apartment Style G/J | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Madison Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madison Square is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison Square?
The cheapest apartment in Madison Square is Wealthy & Sheldon which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Madison Square costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison Square?
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 Square 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 Square?
Cheap apartments in Madison Square have an average cost of $168 which is $2,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison Square.
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