
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Baxter Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $440 (79 Rentals)


801 Prospect Ave SE

1126 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW

104 Diamond Ave SE

28 Jefferson Ave

Burton Square Apartments

851 Worden St SE

825 Evergreen St SE

Academy Manor

410 Eastern Ave SE
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533 Prospect Ave SE, Unit 4

Grand Central Lofts

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161 Union Ave NE, Unit Apt # 2

161 Union Ave NE, Unit Apt 2

Maryland Park

549 Logan St SE

512 Grand Ave NE

641 Parkwood St NE

329 Lyon St NE

Southtown Lofts
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236 Prospect Ave NE

425 Lyon St NE, Unit 4

Midtown CityZen

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425 Lyon St NE, Unit 4

The Globe Apartments

322 Diamond Ave NE

234 Market Apartments

38 Commerce

Lofts on Michigan

Freyling Mendels Apartments
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Belknap Place

The Lofts Apartments

City View Flats

Lofts on Alabama

Box Board Lofts

Diamond Place I

The Highlands Apartments

Historic Kingsley Building

Lofts on Ionia

The Norwood Apartments
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The Waters Center

Firestone Lofts

Waters House Apartments

The Rowe

Studio Park Towers and Lofts

The Gallery

Lofts at the Kendall

Barley Flats

The Plaza Apartments

Residences at 111
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Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baxter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $950 | $2,500 |
Baxter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $440 | $3,500 |
| Baxter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $500 | $3,600 |
| Baxter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $555 | $2,953 |
| Baxter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $654 | $3,419 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBaxter, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #9
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baxter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Baxter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baxter is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baxter?
The cheapest apartment in Baxter is Kabo Flats at Boston Square which is listed at $440, while the average apartment in Baxter costs $3,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baxter?
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 2 regular apartments in Baxter 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 Baxter?
Cheap apartments in Baxter have an average cost of $624 which is $3,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baxter.
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The Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI
Written by: Mike Heuer
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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.