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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $995 | $3,700 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $890 | $5,000 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $740 | $2,583 |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $640 | $3,250 |
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
See all Apartments in Grand RapidsThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $975. 234 Market Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1e | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| 234 Market Apartments | Micro Apartment Style H | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Midtown CityZen | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Waters House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,184 |
| The Hendrik | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| 549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Belknap Place | The Bluff | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Heritage Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,268 |
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 03 Style - 2 Bedroom Model at The Gallery starting at $1,915 with a $1.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 Michigan | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Gallery | 03 Style - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Seven45 Stocking | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 618 Veto St NW | 618 Veto St NW | 4BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Hopson Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed) | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 607 Fulton St E | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 222 Lafayette Ave NE, Unit 1 | 222 Lafayette Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $1.28 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City is at 234 Market Apartments listed at $1,085.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $975 at The Globe Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City is starting from $1,250 at The Globe Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap Center City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trowbridge Flats and starts from $1,950.
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