
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI Under $2,000 (119 Rentals)


The Brix at Midtown

THE 616

The Highlands Apartments

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Box Board Lofts

Heritage Place Apartments

234 Market Apartments

601 West

Venue Tower Apartments
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Arena Place Apartments

38 Commerce

The Lofts Apartments

The Morton

The Plaza Apartments

Trowbridge Flats

Verdant

Residences at 111

The Hendrik
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The Rowe

One South

Barley Flats

The Gallery

Studio Park Towers and Lofts

Hopson Flats

The Globe Apartments

Clipper Lofts

Midtown CityZen

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The Waters Center
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Belknap Place

601 Michigan

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Waters House Apartments

City View Flats

The Lofts @ 5 Lyon

Lofts on Ionia

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Firestone Lofts

549 Logan St SE

Bradford Station

Lofts at the Kendall

Highland Place Apartments

River Flats at 820 Monroe

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320 Prospect Ave SE, Unit 320 Prospect Ave

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680 Wealthy St SE
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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 | $1,378 | $895 | $2,500 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $950 | $3,500 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $930 | $3,275 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $740 | $2,961 |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $640 | $3,419 |
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Best Local Schools in Center City, Grand Rapids, MI
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 105 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $895 to $2,500 with an average price of $1,378.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City ranges from $950 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,707.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City range from $930 to $3,275. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,975.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 30 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $740 to $2,961 - averaging $1,897 for the location.
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