
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burton Heights Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (3 Rentals)
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Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Burton Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Burton Heights Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $1,202 | $1,760 |
Burton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $949 | $2,200 |
Burton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $1,149 | $2,472 |
Burton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,250 | $2,900 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burton Heights, MI
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burton Heights area is the $2.19 price per square foot OAKES Model at The Plaza Apartments in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,140. The second greatest value Burton Heights apartment is the Model Model at Danbury Place Apartments starting at $1,149 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Millbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Plaza Apartments | OAKES | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Gallery | 08 Style - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Arena Place Apartments | Southtown | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Swiss Valley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Peppercorn Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 585 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Grand Woods Senior Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Pine Oak Apartments | Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBurton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burton Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Burton Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burton Heights is under $1,370.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Burton Heights is Pine Oak Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Burton Heights costs $1,780.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burton Heights?
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 18 regular apartments in Burton Heights 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 Burton Heights?
Cheap apartments in Burton Heights have an average cost of $221 which is $1,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burton Heights.
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