Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI (291 Rentals)

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The Waters Center
$1,500 - $2,500
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The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Center City, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Luxury Living Rating

Center City is now ranked as one of the best higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

How much are Studio apartments in Center City?

There are currently 102 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $895 to $2,500 with an average price of $1,396.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City ranges from $750 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,685.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City range from $939 to $3,600. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,006.

How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $740 to $2,953 - averaging $1,852 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI

Written by: Mike Heuer

I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.