Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Michigan Oaks Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $900 (9 Rentals)

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Michigan Oaks, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Michigan Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Michigan Oaks area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Academy Manor priced from $982. Diamond Place I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,048. Here are the most affordable Michigan Oaks apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan Oaks, MI

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Michigan Oaks area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Finch Model at Michigan Meadows in the in the North East Citizens Action neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Michigan Oaks apartment is the Cranbrook Model at Beckwith Place Apartments starting at $1,709 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the North East Citizens Action neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Michigan Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Michigan MeadowsThe Finch2BR,2.5BA$2.05
Beckwith Place ApartmentsCranbrook2BR,2BA$1.71
Diamond Place I2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Briarlane ApartmentsOne Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Knapp's Corner FlatsA1BR,1BA$2.22
The Brix at Midtown1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 699 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2.30
Trowbridge Flats2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.73
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
The Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17
Academy ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Getting Around the Michigan Oaks Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 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 Michigan Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Michigan Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Michigan Oaks is under $1,528.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Michigan Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Michigan Oaks is Diamond Place I which is listed at $1,048, while the average apartment in Michigan Oaks costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Michigan Oaks?

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 14 regular apartments in Michigan Oaks 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 Michigan Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Michigan Oaks have an average cost of $230 which is $2,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Michigan Oaks.

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