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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 $1,075. 549 Logan St SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Heritage CollectionPark Place - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,139
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Prospect Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MI

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 1522 sq. ft. Model at The Brix at Midtown in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,585. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,180 with a $1.67 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.
The Brix at Midtown3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 1522 sq. ft.3BR,2BA$1.70
Trowbridge Flats3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.67
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
The 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
863 Lafayette Ave NE, Unit #2863 Lafayette Ave NE4BR,1BA$1.48
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1429 Shirley St NE2BR,1BA$1.58
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1725 Michigan St NE1BR,1BA$1.44
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.93
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Center City, MI with pricing that ranges from $620 to $4,538. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $995 to $3,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City ranges from $995 to $3,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,065.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City range from $720 to $4,538, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $620.

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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