
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (38 Rentals)
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967 Tamarack Ave NW

1012 Madison Ave SE

Heritage Collection

Grand Central Lofts

1354 Wealthy St SE

918 Watson St SW

Burton Square Apartments

Academy Manor

825 Evergreen St SE

The Globe Apartments

16 Portsmouth Pl NE

Diamond Place I

526 Livingston Ave NE

831 5th St NW

922 Fremont Ave NW

922 M.L.K. Jr St SE

Samaritas Affordable Senior Living (55+)
South Hill, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Hill Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $850 | $2,500 |
South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $850 | $3,500 |
South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $895 | $3,735 |
South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $720 | $3,978 |
South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $620 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Hill Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available South Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Hill 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 South Hill 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 |
The Globe Apartments | 1 bedroo upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Heritage Collection | Iowa Flats- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
234 Market Apartments | Studio Apartment Style G/J | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
Prospect Apartment Homes | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
The Gateway at Belknap | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,167 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill, MI
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Hill area is the $1.61 price per square foot Standard Townhome Model at 937 Fulton St W in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South Hill apartment is the 1008 Alpine Ave NW Model at 1008 Alpine Ave NW, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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937 Fulton St W | Standard Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $1.61 |
1008 Alpine Ave NW, Unit 1 | 1008 Alpine Ave NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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 |
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1 | 429 Shirley St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Hill, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #8
Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Hill, Grand Rapids, MI
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Best Local Schools in South Hill, Grand Rapids, MI
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Getting Around the South Hill Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Hill is under $1,202.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in South Hill is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in South Hill costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Hill?
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 837 regular apartments in South Hill 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 Hill?
Cheap apartments in South Hill have an average cost of $217 which is $2,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill.
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