Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (70 Rentals)

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$1,399 - $1,424

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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329 Lyon St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503
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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Klingman Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Klingman Lofts

400 Ionia Ave SWGrand 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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600 Lafayette Ave SE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

600 Lafayette Ave SE

600 Lafayette Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503

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Baker Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Lofts

40 Logan St SWGrand 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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101 South Division Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 South Division Lofts

101 Division Ave SGrand 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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Heritage Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Collection

68 Ransom Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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 Grand Central Lofts priced from $950. The Lofts @ 5 Lyon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,082. Here are the most affordable Black Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Lofts @ 5 LyonStudioStudio,1BA$1,082
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
Highland Place ApartmentsSPACIOUS STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,185
321 Fountain St NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,200
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
The MortonStudioStudio,1BA$1,291
Venue Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Wealthy & SheldonWealthy StudioStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hills, MI

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Black Hills area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1256 Jefferson Ave SE Model at 1256 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit 1 in the in the Eastown neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Black Hills apartment is the Reeds Model at Hopson Flats starting at $645 with a $0.48 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.
1256 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit 11256 Jefferson Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.00
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.48
618 Veto St NW, Unit 2618 Veto St NW4BR,1BA$1.98
THE 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
One SouthTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.06
357 Madison Ave. SE #F2Two Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
Icon on BondBostonian1BR,1BA$2.22
Gateway at Belknap1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$2.07
217 Prospect Ave NE, Unit 1217 Prospect Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.08

Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Find your perfect student apartment near Aquinas College, Calvin University, Cornerstone University, and Grand Rapids Community College. Discover top neighborhoods for off-campus housing in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Black Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

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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!

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 $1,299.

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

The cheapest apartment in Black Hills is 321 Fountain St NE which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Black Hills costs $2,999.

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 10 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 $409 which is $2,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hills.

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