Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East End Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (18 Rentals)

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2932 Marshall Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49508
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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South East End, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South East End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South East End area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Forest Pointe priced from $974. Burton Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable South East End apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest PointeSandalwoodStudio,1BA$974
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Grand Woods Senior Apartments1BR 1BA - Tax Credit1BR,1BA$990
The Globe Apartments1 bedroo upgraded1BR,1BA$1,000
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East End, MI

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South East End area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse Model at Burton Ridge Apartments in the in the Ridgemoor neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South East End 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 South East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burton Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.57
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
940 Bates St SE, Unit 1940 Bates St SE2BR,1BA$1.40
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.21
Diamond Place I2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Globe Apartments1 bedroom upgraded s1BR,1BA$1.93
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Arrowhead ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Forest PointeSandalwoodStudio ,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South East End, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
South East End, Grand Rapids, MI

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South East End, Grand Rapids, MI

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Getting Around the South East End Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 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 South East End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South East End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South East End is under $1,245.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South East End?

The cheapest apartment in South East End is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in South East End costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South East End?

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 15 regular apartments in South East End 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 South East End?

Cheap apartments in South East End have an average cost of $158 which is $2,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South East End.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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