
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cherry Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (20 Rentals)
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Diamond Place I

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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 |
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Cherry Studio Apartments | $1,362 | $950 | $2,500 |
Cherry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $925 | $4,250 |
Cherry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $975 | $3,025 |
Cherry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $825 | $3,694 |
Cherry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $660 | $2,700 |
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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 Diamond Place I priced from $1,048. Lafayette Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Cherry apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cherry, MI
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cherry area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value Cherry apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $1,691 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Center City 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. |
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Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Trowbridge Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
The Plaza Apartments | IONIA | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
The Baldwin | 2 Bd Bi-Level Corner | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Globe Apartments | 1x1d | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cherry?
The cheapest apartment in Cherry is Diamond Place I which is listed at $1,048, 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 15 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 $619 which is $3,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cherry.
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