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The Renter's Guide to Grand Rapids' Best Neighborhoods Near Major Employers

Working in Grand Rapids? Find the perfect neighborhood near your job. Our local guide covers the best places to rent near Steelcase, Corewell Health, GE Aerospace, and Honeywell.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Looking for the perfect new rental? Learn great ways to spot the perfect apartment for you, identify common red flags, and avoid rental issues and scams with these expert provided actionable tips.

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Learn what Locals Love About Renting in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Discover why Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a premier place to live and work. Explore the Grand Rapids Local Expert's guide to top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, vibrant food scene, and endless recreational activities.

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Stonegate
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Stonegate

2900 Gardentown Dr SWGrand Rapids, MI 49519
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Pineview Apartments
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Pineview Apartments

4711 Walma Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512
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Check Out Grand Rapids’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Grand Rapids and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Mike Heuer

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Baker Lofts
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Baker Lofts

40 Logan St SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Park Place Apartments
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Park Place Apartments

2932 Marshall Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49508
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Klingman Lofts
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Klingman Lofts

400 Ionia Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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28 Jefferson Ave
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28 Jefferson Ave

28 Jefferson AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
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43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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123 Division Ave S
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123 Division Ave S

123 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 Grand Rapids Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grand Rapids?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grand Rapids is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Rapids?

The cheapest apartment in Grand Rapids is Shea Ravines which is listed at $507, while the average apartment in Grand Rapids costs $1,611.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Rapids?

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 963 regular apartments in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

Cheap apartments in Grand Rapids have an average cost of $420 which is $1,191 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Renter's Guide to Grand Rapids Best Neighborhoods Near Major Employers

Written by: Mike Heuer

My name is Mike, and I am your ApartmentHomeLiving.com guide for the greater Grand Rapids area.

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Learn what Locals Love About Renting in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Written by: Mike Heuer

The city of Grand Rapids has a growing population of about 203,000, while the greater metropolitan area, including the city, has about 1.2 million residents.

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Written by: Mike Heuer

Aquinas College is a private Catholic school of higher education that focuses on liberal arts and was founded in 1886 by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids.

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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI

Written by: Mike Heuer

I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.