
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI from $440 (93 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


Lofts on Prospect

Oak Park

Kentview Garden's Apartments

Excel Apartments

28 Gold Ave SW

946-956 Muskegon Ave NW

500 Cedar St NE
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Orchard Place

Sheldon Apartments

323 Prospect Ave NE

600 Douglas

225 Lyon

Emerald Flats

321 Fountain St NE

Parkwood
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Parkview Apartments (BHIP Parkview LLC)

Peppercorn Apartments

Woodcreek Apartments

Prairie Creek Apartments

Swiss Valley Apartments

Crossroads Apartments

Wellington Woods Senior Apartment Community

Apple Ridge Apartments
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Wimbledon Apartments

York Creek Apartments

Alpine Slopes Apartments

Pheasant Ridge Apartments

Royal Glen

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Westgate Village Townhouses

Shea Ravines

Oak Hill Apartments
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Landing Place Apartments

Boulder Ridge

Arbor Park Apartments

City Line Apartments

Oak Valley Apartments

Heritage Apartments

Pinery Woods Apartments

Pine Oak Apartments
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Fairbrook Apartments

Dunbar Woods Apartments

Sandstone Estates
Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Rapids?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Studio Apartments | $1,362 | $875 | $3,287 |
| Grand Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $440 | $3,710 |
| Grand Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $500 | $4,128 |
| Grand Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $555 | $3,967 |
| Grand Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $637 | $4,057 |
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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.
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