
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Black Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (19 Rentals)
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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 |
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Black Hills Studio Apartments | $1,337 | $950 | $2,500 |
Black Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $895 | $3,500 |
Black Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $945 | $3,722 |
Black Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $825 | $2,800 |
Black Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $660 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 19 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Heritage Collection | Park Place - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Prospect Apartment Homes | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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937 Fulton St W | Standard Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $1.61 |
Trowbridge Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
The 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
The Plaza Apartments | IONIA | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
25 Lafayette Apartment Homes | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
City View Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBlack Hills, Grand Rapids, MI
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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