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Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Grand Rapids, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Grand Rapids, MI area range in price from $575 to $4,458 with an overall median price of $2,083. The three Grand Rapids neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alger Heights at $990, Millbrook at $878, and Burton Heights at $949. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Grand Rapids Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Alger Heights$1,645$99013
Millbrook$1,695$87861
Burton Heights$1,800$94952
Fuller Avenue$1,800$660116
Downtown Grand Rapids$1,805$66078
Cheshire$1,825$620127
West Leonard$1,825$620181
Garfield Park$1,837$94951
Center City$1,850$620179
Creston$1,850$620120

Cheapest Available Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community in the Westside Connection neighborhood priced from $903. Pine Oak Apartments in the Garfield Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marsh Ridge - A Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$903
Pine Oak ApartmentsApartment1BR,1BA$949
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Wingate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$984
The Orchards at Four Mile1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
Arrowhead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
Breton Court1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,008
Burtons Landing Apartments0 Bed, 1 Bath - 442 sq ftStudio,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Rapids area is the $1.00 price per square foot Townhome Model at Burton East Apartments in the in the Ridgemoor neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Grand Rapids apartment is the 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building starting at $1,875 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burton East ApartmentsTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
Wimbledon Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath Loft - 1,076 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.26
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.21
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.40
3220 Wayburn Ave SW, Unit 23220 Wayburn Ave SW1BR,1BA$1.35
Marsh Ridge - A Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.93

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Grand Rapids Overview

Grand Rapids is a vibrant city. The weather is cool but comfortable, the city has an interesting history, and the landmarks are beautiful. There is always plenty to do and many festivals keep the locals as well as tourists entertained year-round. Grand Rapids has many great vacation spots and there are plenty of available options for homes and apartments for rent in Grand Rapids to meet anyone's needs. Additionally, even for a bustling city, the traffic is manageable and the public transportation is excellent. All this combines to make living in a Grand Rapids apartment truly unique.

Why live in Grand Rapids, MI?

Grand Rapids is a unique city. The art and culture are vibrant, the cuisine is excellent, and the natural beauty is breathtaking. The downtown is home to great restaurants, clubs, and museums. ArtPrize is one of the world’s foremost art competition and happens every autumn in Grand Rapids. The wonderful beaches of Lake Michigan are also only a short distance away from the city. All of this combines to make Grand Rapids a wonderful city and makes finding the best Grand Rapids apartment to live in - a must.

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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 $1,010.

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

The cheapest apartment in Grand Rapids is Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community which is listed at $903, while the average apartment in Grand Rapids costs $2,083.

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 1,023 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 $367 which is $1,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids.

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