Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (19 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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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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,065
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,140
Lofts on GroveStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wyndham HillCarlisle2BR,2BA$1.68
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1429 Shirley St NE2BR,1BA$1.58
1247 Quarry Ave NW, Unit Apt 21247 Quarry Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.44
Lake Forest Apartment Homes2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.54
Lamberton LakeThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.71
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.69
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.40
Aspen LakesOntario1BR,1BA$1.77
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

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

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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