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East Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Grand Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Kabo Flats at Boston Square in the Ridgemoor neighborhood priced from $705. Burton Square Apartments in the Ridgemoor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Grand Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kabo Flats at Boston SquareIncome Restricted 2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$705
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$975
Burtons Landing Apartments0 Bed, 1 Bath - 442 sq ftStudio, 1BA$1,045
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,050
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR, 1BA$1,117
Glen Oaks East ApartmentsOak1BR, 1BA$1,142
Pheasant Ridge Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1,150
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio, 1BA$1,173
Eagle Grove ApartmentsGolden1BR, 1BA$1,199
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Grand Rapids, MI and Nearby

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Grand Rapids area is the $1.17 price per square foot Townhome Model at Burton East Apartments in the Ridgemoor neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value East Grand Rapids apartment is the 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting at $1,875 with a $1.34 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burton East ApartmentsTownhome3BR, 2.5BA$1.17
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR, 2BA$1.34
447 Emerald Ave NE, Unit Unit 1447 Emerald Ave NE3BR, 1BA$1.42
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.51
Eastbrook Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR, 2BA$1.60
Freyling Mendels Apartments2bed/2bath Apartment2BR, 2BA$1.64
Longmeadow Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.32
Michigan Street Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.61
Glen Oaks East ApartmentsOak1BR, 1BA$1.48
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.30

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Find your perfect student apartment near Aquinas College, Calvin University, Cornerstone University, and Grand Rapids Community College. Discover top neighborhoods for off-campus housing in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Grand Rapids Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Grand Rapids?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Grand Rapids is at Burtons Landing Apartments listed at $1,045.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Grand Rapids Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Grand Rapids Apartment is $975 at Burton Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Grand Rapids Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Grand Rapids is starting from $705 at Kabo Flats at Boston Square.

What is the most affordable East Grand Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Grand Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kabo Flats at Boston Square and starts from $1,265.

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