Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (19 Rentals)
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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 | $1,266 | $795 | $1,405 |
Creston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $975 | $2,443 |
Creston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,095 | $2,882 |
Creston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $720 | $3,779 |
Creston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $620 | $4,017 |
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There are currently 19 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 $975. Oakview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Lofts on Grove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Creston area is the $1.68 price per square foot Carlisle Model at Wyndham Hill in the in the North East Citizens Action neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Creston apartment is the 429 Shirley St NE Model at 429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Center City 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. |
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Wyndham Hill | Carlisle | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1 | 429 Shirley St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
1247 Quarry Ave NW, Unit Apt 2 | 1247 Quarry Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Lake Forest Apartment Homes | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Lamberton Lake | The Sandpiper | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Greenfield Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Aspen Lakes | Ontario | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2 | 1402 North Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Getting Around the Creston Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $975, while the average apartment in Creston costs $1,895.
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 9 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 $252 which is $1,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston.
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