
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baxter Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (19 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Baxter area of Grand Rapids.


28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

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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 | $875 | $2,500 |
Baxter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $925 | $3,500 |
Baxter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,189 | $3,708 |
Baxter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $835 | $4,580 |
Baxter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $660 | $2,700 |
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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. Diamond Place I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,048. 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 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Maryland Park | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baxter, MI
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baxter area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Baxter apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,001 with a $1.54 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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Historic Kingsley Building | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Trowbridge Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Diamond Place I | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Maryland Park | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baxter?
The cheapest apartment in Baxter is Diamond Place I which is listed at $1,048, while the average apartment in Baxter costs $1,950.
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 18 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 $997 which is $953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baxter.
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