
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI (236 Rentals)


The Highlands Apartments

The Brix at Midtown

Box Board Lofts

Studio Park Lofts & Tower

Venue Tower Apartments

The Gateway at Belknap

Trowbridge Flats

Arena Place Apartments

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The Plaza Apartments

Heritage Place

234 Market Apartments

601 West

The Hendrik

The Rowe

City View Flats

38 Commerce

The Morton
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Barley Flats

River Flats at 820 Monroe

Hopson Flats

The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom

Bridge Street Lofts
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Midtown CityZen

The Waters Center

The Homes at River's Edge

Lofts on Alabama

Waters House Apartments

The Globe Apartments

Lofts on Ionia

The Lofts Apartments

Belknap Place

Lexington School Apartments

Bradford Station

Lafayette Apartment Homes
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549 Logan St SE

139 Pearl St NW

607 Fulton St E

Lofts at the Kendall

Highland Place Apartments

Grand Central Lofts

429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1

671 Turner Ave NW, Unit 1
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Center City, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center City Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $950 | $2,500 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $945 | $3,736 |
Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $720 | $5,000 |
Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $620 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 236 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCenter City, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #12
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Center City, Grand Rapids, MI
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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.
Getting Around the Center City Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 45 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $950 to $2,500 with an average price of $1,365.
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 $1,150 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,645.
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 $945 to $3,736. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,965.
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 $720 to $5,000 - averaging $1,746 for the location.
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