Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (61 Rentals)

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property at 921 Davis Ave NW

921 Davis Ave NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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property at 810 Hovey St SW

810 Hovey St SW

Grand RapidsMI49504
property at 444 Paris Ave SE

444 Paris Ave SE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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432 Fountain Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

432 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

143-145 Lafayette Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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101 South Division Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 South Division Lofts

101 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Check Out Grand Rapids’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Grand Rapids and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Mike Heuer

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Grand View Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand View Place

936 Front AveGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Lofts on Prospect
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Prospect

253 Prospect Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Heritage Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Collection

68 Ransom Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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123 Division Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Division Ave S

123 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Iowa Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Flats

119-125 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Center City, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Lafayette Apartment Homes priced from $995. Midtown CityZen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$995
Midtown CityZen1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Box Board LoftsStudio AltBStudio,1BA$1,220
Washington Street Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Belknap PlaceThe Bluff1BR,1BA$1,230
Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,242
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
The MortonStudioStudio,1BA$1,261

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MI

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 2 Baths (Rate Per Bed) Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $645. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan starting at $1,695 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hopson Flats4 Bedroom, 2 Baths (Rate Per Bed)4BR,2BA$0.48
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
511 Bridge St NW511 Bridge St NW3BR,1BA$1.68
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
601 West2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.79
25 Lafayette Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.68
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #2725 Michigan St NE2BR,1BA$1.67
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1725 Michigan St NE1BR,1BA$1.33
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.58

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center City, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #12

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Grand Rapids. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Cheap Center City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Center City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City is under $1,261.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?

The cheapest apartment in Center City is Midtown CityZen which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Center City costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City?

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 25 regular apartments in Center City 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 Center City?

Cheap apartments in Center City have an average cost of $204 which is $1,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.