
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belknap Lookout Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (154 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Belknap Lookout area of Grand Rapids.


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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B, Unit B

1532 Hamilton Ave NW

918 Watson St SW, Unit 2

Grand Central Lofts

202 Leonard St NE

1401 Broadway Ave NW

860 10th St NW

1249 Davis Ave NW

Freyling Mendels Apartments
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Diamond Place I

1004 Jennette Ave NW

840 Broadway Ave NW

Richmond Hills Apartments

234 Market Apartments

Oakview Apartments

Leonard East Apartments

Leonard Apartments

553 Fremont Ave NW

1220 Hamilton Ave NW
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317 Prospect Ave NE

918 Watson St SW, Unit Unit #3

814 Broadway Ave NW

922 Fremont Ave NW

1045 Alpine Ave NW

1137 Muskegon Ave NW

Bridge Street Lofts

1349 Maude Ave NE

Highland Place Apartments

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161 Union Ave NE, Unit Apt # 2, Unit Apt # 2
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161 Union Ave NE, Unit Apt 2

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810 Leonard St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2

1101 Dayton St SW

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848 Crescent St NE, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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25 Seward Ave NW, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

The Hendrik

549 Logan St SE

The Current

822 Fulton St W, Unit Apt. 2

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930 Baraga St NE, Unit 930 Baraga N.E. #1, Unit 930 Baraga N.E. #1
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Midtown CityZen

733 Livingston Ave NE

Lofts at the Kendall

The Globe Apartments

921 Watson St SW, Unit 1

405 Carrier St NE

Box Board Lofts

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Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Belknap Lookout?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap Lookout Studio Apartments | $1,356 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Belknap Lookout 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $841 | $3,700 |
| Belknap Lookout 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $950 | $5,000 |
| Belknap Lookout 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $740 | $3,895 |
| Belknap Lookout 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $601 | $3,118 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
| Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| 234 Market Apartments | Studio Apartment Style G/J | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
| Richmond Hills Apartments | One Bedroom Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Current | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Hendrik | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belknap Lookout, MI
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belknap Lookout area is the $1.30 price per square foot 721 Kellogg St SE Model at 721 Kellogg St SE, Unit 1 in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Belknap Lookout apartment is the 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building starting at $1,875 with a $1.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 721 Kellogg St SE, Unit 1 | 721 Kellogg St SE | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Historic Kingsley Building | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Hopson Flats | Reeds | 4BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 44 Portsmouth Pl NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Seven45 Stocking | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 930 Baraga St NE, Unit 930 Baraga N.E. #1 | 930 Baraga St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 239 Ann St NE, Unit 1 | 239 Ann St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 810 Leonard St NE, Unit 2 | 810 Leonard St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.96 |
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Best Local Schools in Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI
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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 $1,950.
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 25 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 $407 which is $1,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belknap Lookout.
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