
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI from $945 (51 Rentals)


1065 Caulfield Ave SW

Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community

Burton Square Apartments

239 Ann St NE

Regency Park Apartments
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Danbury Place Apartments

751 Clancy Ave NE

937 Leonard St NW

Oakview Apartments

737 Clancy Ave NE

52 Union Ave NE

915 Jackson St NW

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Rapids?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand Rapids Studio Apartments | $1,306 | $925 | $2,500 |
Grand Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $903 | $3,500 |
Grand Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $945 | $3,685 |
Grand Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $720 | $5,000 |
Grand Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $620 | $3,969 |
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Getting Around Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 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 $1,040.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Rapids?
The cheapest apartment in Grand Rapids is Pheasant Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Grand Rapids costs $2,583.
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 819 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 $282 which is $2,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids.
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