Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Emerald Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Flats

811 Emerald Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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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Orchard Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Place

1901 Dawson Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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500 Cedar St NE
Studio to 2 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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Cheapest Available Creston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creston area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Westminster Meadows - Senior priced from $1,015. Oakview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,090
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
The CurrentStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,207

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston 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 Creston apartment is the 1404 North Ave NE Model at 1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North starting at $1,300 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creston 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
1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North1404 North Ave NE2BR,1.5BA$0.65
1429 Quarry Ave NW, Unit 11429 Quarry Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.42
Wyndham HillCarlisle2BR,2BA$1.58
Lamberton LakeThe Heron2BR,1BA$1.45
1437 Quarry Ave NW, Unit Spacious 2-bed 1 bath1437 Quarry Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.38
Lake Forest Apartment Homes2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.58
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.56
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.43
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Creston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Creston is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creston?

The cheapest apartment in Creston is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Creston costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Creston?

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 10 regular apartments in Creston 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 Creston?

Cheap apartments in Creston have an average cost of $261 which is $2,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston.

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