
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (52 Rentals)
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300 Gunnison Ave SW

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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

Grand Central Lofts

The Globe Apartments

209 Valley Ave NW

928 Chatham St NW

615 Mc Reynolds Ave NW

918 Watson St SW

317 Prospect Ave NE
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Bridge Street Lofts

25 La Belle St SW

234 Market Apartments

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222 Lafayette Ave NE, Unit 2

The Hendrik

612-614 Pettibone Ave NW

934 Hovey St SW

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25 Seward Ave NW, Unit Unit 2

655 High St SW

Box Board Lofts
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Belknap Place

1101 Dayton St SW

Lofts at the Kendall

The Highlands Apartments

Trowbridge Flats

Studio Park Lofts & Tower

Heritage Place Apartments

309 Seward Ave NW

Gateway at Belknap

Atlantis House
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432 Fountain Apartments

166 Lafayette Apartments

Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE

Lafayette Apartments

101 South Division Lofts

Lofts on Prospect

Metropolitan Park Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

Heritage Collection

Half Century Apartments
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Grand City Heights

123 Division Ave S

43 Lafayette Ave

Iowa Flats

Fountain Hill Flats

One South

Sheldon Apartments

600 Douglas

225 Lyon

Southgate Senior Living
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Black Hills, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Black Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Studio Apartments | $1,378 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Black Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $900 | $3,700 |
| Black Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $917 | $5,000 |
| Black Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $757 | $2,864 |
| Black Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $657 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Black Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Black Hills area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $975. Grand Central Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Black Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1e | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Bridge Street Lofts | Studio - 414 sf | Studio,1BA | $1,159 |
| 25 La Belle St SW | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 234 Market Apartments | Micro Apartment Style H | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Hendrik | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Gateway at Belknap | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Wealthy & Sheldon | Wealthy Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hills, MI
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Black Hills area is the $1.95 price per square foot 851 Watson St SW Model at 851 Watson St SW, Unit 1 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Black Hills apartment is the 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,580 with a $1.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 851 Watson St SW, Unit 1 | 851 Watson St SW | 4BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Trowbridge Flats | 4 bedroom 2 bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| The Rowe | Two Bedroom Two Bath E | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| 618 Veto St NW | 618 Veto St NW | 4BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 601 West | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Hopson Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed) | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| THE 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Black Hills is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Black Hills costs $2,072.
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 17 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 $230 which is $1,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hills.
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