
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cherry Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (32 Rentals)
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Grand Central Lofts

The Globe Apartments

Freyling Mendels Apartments

Midtown CityZen

Diamond Place I

642 Cherry St SE

317 Prospect Ave NE
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Southtown Lofts

801 Prospect Ave SE

Waters House Apartments

549 Logan St SE

536 Lafayette Ave SE

444 Paris Ave SE

Atlantis House

432 Fountain Apartments
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166 Lafayette Apartments

Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE

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101 South Division Lofts

Lofts on Prospect

Metropolitan Park Apartments

Heritage Collection

Half Century Apartments
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Grand City Heights

43 Lafayette Ave

123 Division Ave S

Fountain Hill Flats

Iowa Flats

550 Paris

One South

225 Lyon
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Cherry, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cherry?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Cherry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $795 | $3,700 |
| Cherry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $914 | $5,000 |
| Cherry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $744 | $2,804 |
| Cherry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $644 | $3,150 |
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Cheapest Available Cherry Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cherry area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $975. Diamond Place I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,048. Here are the most affordable Cherry apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1e | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
| Southtown Lofts | One Bedroom Style D | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Waters House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Belknap Place | The Bluff | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Heritage Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
| Wealthy & Sheldon | Wealthy Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cherry, MI
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cherry area is the $1.45 price per square foot 906 Fairmount St SE Model at 906 Fairmount St SE in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Cherry apartment is the 3 Bedroom Loft Model at The Baldwin starting at $2,150 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cherry apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 906 Fairmount St SE | 906 Fairmount St SE | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Baldwin | 3 Bedroom Loft | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| 217 Ghilda Pl NE, Unit 217 Ghilda | 217 Ghilda Pl NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 601 Michigan | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Lofts on Michigan | 303 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Hopson Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed) | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 607 Fulton St E | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Southtown Lofts | One Bedroom Style C | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cherry Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cherry?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cherry is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cherry?
The cheapest apartment in Cherry is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Cherry costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cherry?
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 33 regular apartments in Cherry 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 Cherry?
Cheap apartments in Cherry have an average cost of $281 which is $3,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cherry.
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