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

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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2932 Marshall Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49508
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Oak Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill Apartments

540 34th St SWWyoming, MI 49509
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Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Plaza ApartmentsOAKES2BR,2BA$2.19
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.21
Madison Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
The Gallery08 Style - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Arena Place ApartmentsSouthtown1BR,1BA$2.55
Swiss Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Peppercorn Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 585 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.78
Grand Woods Senior Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Pine Oak ApartmentsApartment1BR,1BA$1.90
Heritage PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

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Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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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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