Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belknap Lookout Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (99 Rentals)

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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B
$925
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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

28 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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property at 202 Leonard St NE

$950 - $1,200

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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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55 Diamond Ave NE, Unit 2
$1,050
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$1,050

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55 Diamond Ave NE, Unit 2

55 Diamond Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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property at 921 4th St NW

$1,050 - $1,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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921 4th St NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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Cheapest Available Belknap Lookout Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belknap Lookout area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamond Place I priced from $1,048. Oakview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Belknap Lookout apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,090
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Bridge Street LoftsStudio - 414 sfStudio,1BA$1,159
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,175
The HendrikStudioStudio,1BA$1,190
The CurrentStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belknap Lookout, MI

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belknap Lookout area is the $0.86 price per square foot 700 Broadway Ave NW Model at 700 Broadway Ave NW, Unit 1A in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Belknap Lookout apartment is the 1404 North Ave NE Model at 1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North starting at $1,300 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belknap Lookout apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 Broadway Ave NW, Unit 1A700 Broadway Ave NW3BR,2BA$0.86
1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North1404 North Ave NE2BR,1.5BA$0.65
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
1429 Quarry Ave NW, Unit 11429 Quarry Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.42
44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath44 Portsmouth Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.21
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Hopson Flats3 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)3BR,1BA$0.66
1437 Quarry Ave NW, Unit Spacious 2-bed 1 bath1437 Quarry Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.38
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.43
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.28

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Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids, MI. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belknap Lookout Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Belknap Lookout?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Belknap Lookout is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Belknap Lookout?

The cheapest apartment in Belknap Lookout is Diamond Place I which is listed at $1,048, while the average apartment in Belknap Lookout costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Belknap Lookout?

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 30 regular apartments in Belknap Lookout 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 Belknap Lookout?

Cheap apartments in Belknap Lookout have an average cost of $289 which is $2,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belknap Lookout.

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