
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baxter Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (20 Rentals)
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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 |
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Baxter Studio Apartments | $1,337 | $950 | $2,500 |
Baxter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $895 | $3,500 |
Baxter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $869 | $3,070 |
Baxter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $770 | $2,895 |
Baxter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $640 | $2,799 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Baxter Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Baxter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Baxter area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Academy Manor priced from $982. Midtown CityZen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Baxter apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Midtown CityZen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Barley Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
Maryland Park | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baxter, MI
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baxter area is the $1.03 price per square foot 317 Union Ave SE Model at 317 Union Ave SE, Unit 2 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Baxter apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan starting at $1,695 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baxter apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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317 Union Ave SE, Unit 2 | 317 Union Ave SE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
601 Michigan | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
511 Bridge St NW | 511 Bridge St NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Briarlane Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
Freyling Mendels Apartments | 2bed/2bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
City View Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Hopson Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed) | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #2 | 725 Michigan St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
The Lofts Apartments | 2 Bedroom-1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBaxter, Grand Rapids, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Baxter Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 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 $1,233.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baxter?
The cheapest apartment in Baxter is Academy Manor which is listed at $1,041, while the average apartment in Baxter costs $2,600.
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 16 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 $466 which is $2,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baxter.
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