
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (91 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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The Rowe

411 6th St NW, Unit 2

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423 Charles Ave SE, Unit 1

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811 Park St SW

601 West

735 Livingston Ave NE, Unit 735
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101 South Division Lofts

Grand View Place

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Grand City Heights

43 Lafayette Ave

123 Division Ave S

Iowa Flats

Fountain Hill Flats
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500 Cedar St NE

600 Douglas

548 Fulton St E

225 Lyon

Southgate Senior Living

Wealthy & Sheldon

Seven45 Stocking

429 Shirley St NE
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635 Lafayette Ave NE

435 LaGrave at Tapestry Square

120 National Ave NW

46 National Ave SW

139 Pearl St NW

The Studio Park Tower

The Oakwood

1 Oakes St SW
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20 Fulton Street East Apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $895 | $2,500 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $950 | $3,771 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $925 | $3,275 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $760 | $2,961 |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $642 | $3,419 |
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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 $1,298.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Center City is 28 Jefferson Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Center City costs $3,499.
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 9 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 $393 which is $3,106 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.
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