Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI from $300 with Washer/Dryer (50 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Grand Rapids.

Grand View Place

Regency Park Apartments

Marsh Ridge

Arrowhead Apartments

Academy Manor

Old Farm Shores

Pineridge Apartments

Seven45 Stocking

Ramblewood Apartments
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Diamond Place I

Orchard Place

Oakview Apartments

Woodfield Apartments

Lofts at the Kendall

Danbury Place Apartments

The Gateway at Belknap

Midtown CityZen

Hidden Lakes Apartments
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Royal Vista Apartments and Townhomes

Pheasant Ridge Apartments

The Grand Castle Apartment Homes

Arbor Lake Apartments

ReNew Woodlake

Sunflower Apartments

Royal Glen Apartments

Wimbledon Apartments

Alpine Slopes Apartments

Parkwood

York Creek Apartments

1888 30th St SW

Waterchase Apartment Homes

Oak Forest Apartments
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 | $1,279 | $875 | $2,500 |
Grand Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $782 | $3,500 |
Grand Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $934 | $3,942 |
Grand Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $720 | $4,580 |
Grand Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $660 | $4,047 |
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Rapids?
The cheapest apartment in Grand Rapids is Leo & Alpine which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Grand Rapids costs $2,130.
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 825 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 $362 which is $1,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.