1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI (151 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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property at 522 Michigan St NE

$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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522 Michigan St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503
property at 940 Monroe Ave NW

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

940 Monroe Ave NW, Unit 306

940 Monroe Ave NW
Grand RapidsMI49503
property at 600 7th St NW

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 7th St NW, Unit 213

600 7th St NW
Grand RapidsMI49504
property at 635 Fairview Ave NE

$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

635 Fairview Ave NE, Unit 1

635 Fairview Ave NE
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 Icon on Bond and is listed at 891 square feet priced from $1,924. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Icon on BondVegas891 Sq Ft$1,924
The Globe Apartments1x1a844 Sq Ft$1,375
601 BondThe Rapids783 Sq Ft$1,995
Lexington School Apartments1x1720 Sq FtCall for Rates
The Gallery Apartments08 Style - 1 Bedroom711 Sq Ft$1,600
The Brix at Midtown1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 699 sq. ft.699 Sq Ft$1,694
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed- Renovated686 Sq Ft$1,455
Arena Place Apartments1 bed, 1 bath633 Sq Ft$1,715
Gateway at Belknap1 Bed, 1 Bath598 Sq Ft$1,639
City View Flats1 Bedroom591 Sq Ft$1,495

Cheapest Available Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Center City of Grand Rapids, MI is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model starting from $1,200 at 321 Fountain St NE. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Center City is currently $1,702. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
321 Fountain St NE1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,200
Midtown CityZen1 Bed 1 Bath$1,275
The Globe Apartments1x1e$1,350
234 Market Apartments1Bed 1Bath Style C$1,410
Belknap PlaceThe Lookout$1,412
VerdantElevated on Bridge Street - Junior One Bedroom$1,425
357 Madison Ave. SE #F2One Bedroom/One Bathroom$1,425
The Highlands Apartments1 Bedroom$1,455
City View Flats1 Bedroom$1,495

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Find your perfect student apartment near Aquinas College, Calvin University, Cornerstone University, and Grand Rapids Community College. Discover top neighborhoods for off-campus housing in Grand Rapids, MI.

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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 321 Fountain St NE listed at $1,200.

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 $1,702.

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 891 square feet unit starting from $1,924 at Icon on Bond.

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 629 sq ft.

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