
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI from $925 (35 Rentals)


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Grand Central Lofts

Regency Park Apartments

Academy Manor

Wingate Apartments

Lafayette Apartment Homes

Eastland Apartments

Freyling Mendels Apartments
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Midtown CityZen

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Ramblewood Apartments

Old Farm Shores

Forest Pointe

Lofts on Grove

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The Current

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600 Lafayette Ave SE

Emerald Flats

Lafayette Apartments
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Iowa Flats

Victory On Leonard

One South

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Rapids?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Studio Apartments | $1,305 | $925 | $2,500 |
| Grand Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $841 | $3,700 |
| Grand Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $923 | $5,000 |
| Grand Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $748 | $3,859 |
| Grand Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $640 | $3,999 |
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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 $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Rapids?
The cheapest apartment in Grand Rapids is Academy Manor which is listed at $982, while the average apartment in Grand Rapids costs $2,082.
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 734 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 $285 which is $1,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Rapids.
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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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