Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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432 Fountain Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

432 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

143-145 Lafayette Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lofts on Prospect
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Prospect

253 Prospect Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Iowa Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Flats

119-125 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Fountain Hill Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Hill Flats

301 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Pinery Woods Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinery Woods Apartments

2361 Michael Ave SWWyoming, MI 49509
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Black Hills, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Black Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Black Hills area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Lafayette Apartment Homes priced from $1,075. Heritage Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here are the most affordable Black Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Heritage CollectionPark Place - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,139
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Prospect Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,155
Heritage PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,202

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hills, MI

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Hills area is the $1.61 price per square foot Standard Townhome Model at 937 Fulton St W in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Black Hills apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,180 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
937 Fulton St WStandard Townhome4BR,4.5BA$1.61
Trowbridge Flats3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.67
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
The 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
The Plaza ApartmentsIONIA2BR,2BA$2.02
25 Lafayette Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Madison Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1.88
City View Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Black Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids, MI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Black Hills Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Black Hills is Heritage Collection which is listed at $1,139, while the average apartment in Black Hills costs $2,700.

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 19 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 $195 which is $2,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI

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I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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