
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ottawa Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (21 Rentals)
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Regency Park Apartments

Heritage Collection

Grand Central Lofts

Burton Square Apartments

Academy Manor

Grand Woods Senior Apartments

825 Evergreen St SE

The Globe Apartments

Samaritas Affordable Senior Living (55+)
Ottawa Hills, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ottawa Hills Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $850 | $2,500 |
Ottawa Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $949 | $2,398 |
Ottawa Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $925 | $3,762 |
Ottawa Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $800 | $4,353 |
Ottawa Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $635 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ottawa Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Ottawa Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ottawa Hills area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Burton Square Apartments priced from $975. Academy Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $982. Here are the most affordable Ottawa Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Grand Woods Senior Apartments | 1BR 1BA - Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
The Globe Apartments | 1 bedroo upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Heritage Collection | Iowa Flats- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa Hills, MI
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa Hills area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Ottawa Hills apartment is the The Wren Model at Michigan Meadows starting at $2,395 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the North East Citizens Action neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottawa Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Historic Kingsley Building | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Michigan Meadows | The Wren | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.89 |
470 Houseman Ave NE, Unit 1 | 470 Houseman Ave NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
940 Bates St SE, Unit 1 | 940 Bates St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Globe Apartments | 1 bedroom upgraded s | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Lofts Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Maryland Park | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOttawa Hills, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ottawa Hills, Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids High School
East Grand Rapids Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Ottawa Hills, Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids High School
East Grand Rapids Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Ottawa Hills Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ottawa Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ottawa Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ottawa Hills is under $1,167.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Ottawa Hills is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Ottawa Hills costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ottawa Hills?
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 27 regular apartments in Ottawa Hills 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 Ottawa Hills?
Cheap apartments in Ottawa Hills have an average cost of $212 which is $2,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa Hills.
Expert Rental Resources
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