
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (72 Rentals)
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616 Sibley St NW, Unit 616 Sibley 2

1126 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW

652 Chatham St NW

918 Watson St SW, Unit 2

28 Jefferson Ave

Grand Central Lofts

616 Sibley St NW

1101 Dayton St SW

827 Fulton St W
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234 Market Apartments

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533 Prospect Ave SE, Unit 4

Highland Place Apartments

25 La Belle St SW

1054 Lafayette Ave SE

306 Gold Ave NW, Unit 3

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25 Seward Ave NW, Unit 2

The Hendrik

Lofts at the Kendall

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329 Lyon St NE

Studio Park Towers and Lofts

236 Prospect Ave NE

Venue Tower Apartments

Bridge Street Lofts

214 Gold Ave NW

425 Lyon St NE, Unit 4

Heritage Place Apartments

Barley Flats

633 Coit Ave NE
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Gateway at Belknap

The Morton

Verdant

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425 Lyon St NE, Unit 4

The Gallery

The Highlands Apartments

38 Commerce

357 Madison Ave. SE #F2
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432 Fountain Apartments

166 Lafayette Apartments

600 Lafayette Ave SE

Lafayette Apartments

101 South Division Lofts

Lofts on Prospect

Metropolitan Park Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

Heritage Collection
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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 | $1,412 | $895 | $2,500 |
| Black Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $750 | $3,500 |
| Black Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $938 | $3,600 |
| Black Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $846 | $2,864 |
| Black Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $654 | $3,419 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Black Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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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 28 Jefferson Ave priced from $950. 234 Market Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Black Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jefferson Ave | A | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 234 Market Apartments | Studio Apartment Style G/J | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 25 La Belle St SW | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Wealthy & Sheldon | Wealthy Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Gateway at Belknap | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| The Morton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,321 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hills, MI
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Black Hills area is the $2.03 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Hendrik in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Black Hills apartment is the Reeds Model at Hopson Flats starting at $659 with a $0.49 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hendrik | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.03 |
| Hopson Flats | Reeds | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| 601 West | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Trowbridge Flats | 2 bedroom 2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| 320 Prospect Ave SE, Unit 320 Prospect Ave | 320 Prospect Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Lofts Apartments | 2 Bedroom-1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| THE 616 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 559 Morris Ave SE, Unit Joe Miller | 559 Morris Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1e | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The Lofts @ 5 Lyon | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,321.
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 $3,999.
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 2 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 $460 which is $3,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hills.
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