
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Black Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $950 (33 Rentals)


918 Watson St SW, Unit 2

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533 Prospect Ave SE, Unit 4

Grand Central Lofts

306 Gold Ave NW, Unit 3

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25 Seward Ave NW, Unit 2

214 Gold Ave NW

329 Lyon St NE
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425 Lyon St NE, Unit 4

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425 Lyon St NE, Unit 4

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38 Commerce

234 Market Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

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101 South Division Lofts
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123 Division Ave S

43 Lafayette Ave

Fountain Hill Flats

235 Lafayette Ave NE

Lofts on Prospect

Sheldon Apartments

1014 Lafayette Ave SE

600 Douglas
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225 Lyon

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Stockbridge Apartments

Southgate Senior Living

Grand City Heights

Iowa Flats

Heritage Collection

Wealthy & Sheldon
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Black Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Studio Apartments | $1,399 | $895 | $2,500 |
Black Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $950 | $3,500 |
| Black Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $932 | $3,275 |
| Black Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $846 | $2,864 |
| Black Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $653 | $3,419 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBlack Hills, Grand Rapids, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Black Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Black Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Black Hills is under $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Black Hills is 28 Jefferson Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Black Hills costs $3,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Black Hills?
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 7 regular apartments in Black Hills 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 Black Hills?
Cheap apartments in Black Hills have an average cost of $501 which is $3,098 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hills.
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