
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (47 Rentals)
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1532 Hamilton Ave NW

1532 Hamilton Ave NW

1317 Hamilton Ave NW

111 Sweet St NE

111 Sweet St NE

Westminster Meadows - Senior

510 Woodridge St NE

202 Leonard St NE
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43 Page St NE

Oakview Apartments

814 Broadway Ave NW

Leonard East Apartments

Greenfield Apartment Homes

703 Spencer St NE

1216 Hamilton Ave NW

The Current

Southview Apartments
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405 Carrier St NE

1133 Muskegon Ave NW

239 Ann St NE

1220 Hamilton Ave NW

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239 Ann St NE, Unit 1

Central Park Place

1121 Broadway Ave NW

Lake Forest Apartment Homes

Bradford Station
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235 Page St NE

Lamberton Lake

912 Maybelle St NE

914 Maybelle St NE

Holiday Gardens Leonard

Emerald Flats

Grand View Place

1242 Davis Ave NW

Orchard Place
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Kentview Garden's Apartments

500 Cedar St NE

Lofts on Grove

Northbrook Apartments

2037 Paris Ave NE

1403 Turner Ave NW

41 Caledonia St NE

526 Leonard St NW

901 Maybelle St NE
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Stonebrook Townhomes I & II

429 Shirley St NE
Creston, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Creston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| Creston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $1,025 | $3,274 |
| Creston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $950 | $3,081 |
| Creston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $740 | $4,369 |
| Creston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $640 | $4,057 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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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 $1,100. Leonard East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,117. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Current | Studio + | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Central Park Place | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Stonebrook Townhomes I & II | Townhome Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,321 |
| Lake Forest Apartment Homes | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Greenfield Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,373 |
| Lamberton Lake | The Sandpiper | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston area is the $1.23 price per square foot Townhome Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Stonebrook Townhomes I & II in the in the Michigan Street neighborhood starting from $1,321. The second greatest value Creston apartment is the 2 BED 1 BATH Model at Lake Forest Apartment Homes starting at $1,365 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Cheshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebrook Townhomes I & II | Townhome Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Lake Forest Apartment Homes | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 239 Ann St NE, Unit 1 | 239 Ann St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Wyndham Hill | Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Lamberton Lake | The Sandpiper | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Greenfield Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Central Park Place | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creston Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creston?
The cheapest apartment in Creston is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Creston costs $2,138.
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 8 regular apartments in Creston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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