Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cheshire Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Holiday Gardens Leonard
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Gardens Leonard

1210-1220 Northfield Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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Grand View Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand View Place

936 Front AveGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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500 Cedar St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Cedar St NE

500-536 Cedar St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Northbrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbrook Apartments

1300 Brookview DrGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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Cheshire, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cheshire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cheshire area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Westminster Meadows - Senior priced from $975. Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable Cheshire apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,010
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,075
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
Aspen LakesOntario1BR,1BA$1,195
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Lofts on GroveStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The CurrentStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheshire, MI

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cheshire area is the $1.42 price per square foot 151 Palmer St NE Model at 151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Cheshire apartment is the Carlisle Model at Wyndham Hill starting at $1,664 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the North East Citizens Action neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cheshire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs151 Palmer St NE3BR,1BA$1.42
Wyndham HillCarlisle2BR,2BA$1.65
Beckwith Place ApartmentsWalwood2BR,2BA$1.79
Lamberton LakeThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.65
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedrooms Large Alcove, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.78
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.71
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.41
1402 North Ave NE, Unit 21402 North Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.29
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.93
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option1BR,1BA$1.81

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Cheshire, Grand Rapids, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cheshire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cheshire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cheshire is under $1,336.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cheshire?

The cheapest apartment in Cheshire is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Cheshire costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cheshire?

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 8 regular apartments in Cheshire 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 Cheshire?

Cheap apartments in Cheshire have an average cost of $251 which is $1,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cheshire.

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