1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI (137 Rentals)

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The Waters Center
$1,500 - $1,550
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The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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239 Union Ave SE, Unit 1
$1,600
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239 Union Ave SE, Unit 1

239 Union Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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$3,792

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Available Aug 30

65 Monroe Center St NW

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Center City, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Largest Available Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Center City area of Grand Rapids, MI is found at 1 Oakes St SW and is listed at 1,100 square feet priced from $1,975. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1 Oakes St SW1/1.51,100 Sq Ft$1,975
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom1,017 Sq Ft$1,325
The Globe Apartments1x1a844 Sq Ft$1,375
Waters House Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath768 Sq Ft$1,396
The RoweB751 Sq Ft$1,789
Clipper LoftsOne Bedroom+ Loft737 Sq Ft$1,775
The Brix at Midtown1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 723 sq. ft.723 Sq Ft$1,681
Lexington School Apartments1x1720 Sq FtCall for Rates
The Highlands Apartments1 Bedroom686 Sq Ft$1,475
Gateway at Belknap1 Bed, 1 Bath598 Sq Ft$1,680

Cheapest Available Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Center City of Grand Rapids, MI is the A Model starting from $950 at 28 Jefferson Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Center City is currently $1,690. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
28 Jefferson AveA$950
549 Logan St SEOne Bed$1,200
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom$1,325
The Globe Apartments1x1e$1,350
Waters House Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,396
Belknap PlaceThe Lookout$1,412
Box Board LoftsA4$1,470
The Highlands Apartments1 Bedroom$1,475
1 Oakes St SW1/1$1,550

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Center City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Center City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Center City is at 28 Jefferson Ave listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Center City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Center City is $1,690.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Center City is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $1,975 at 1 Oakes St SW.

What is the average size for Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Center City is currently 646 sq ft.

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