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411 6th St NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $975. Grand Central Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$975
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
The HendrikStudioStudio,1BA$1,190
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MI

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $0.86 price per square foot 700 Broadway Ave NW Model at 700 Broadway Ave NW, Unit 1A in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 44 Portsmouth Pl NE Model at 44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 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.
700 Broadway Ave NW, Unit 1A700 Broadway Ave NW3BR,2BA$0.86
44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath44 Portsmouth Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.21
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
519 Lydia St NE, Unit Lydia G.R519 Lydia St NE3BR,1BA$1.61
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.99
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.67
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 242 Apartments for Rent in Center City, MI with pricing that ranges from $640 to $5,000. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $875 to $4,250.

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 $875 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,234.

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 $757 to $2,864, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $640.

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