Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $660 (40 Rentals)

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$1,050 - $1,200
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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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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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Emerald Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Flats

811 Emerald Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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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property at 950 Davis Ave NW
$1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
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950 Davis Ave NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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Orchard Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Place

1901 Dawson Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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Northbrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbrook Apartments

1300 Brookview DrGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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429 Shirley St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

429 Shirley St NE

429 Shirley St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Creston, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 $1,050. Grand View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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$1,050
Grand View Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,065
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,100
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Aspen LakesOntario1BR,1BA$1,311
Bradford StationFStudio,1BA$1,375
Lamberton LakeThe Heron2BR,1BA$1,385
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,405
Lofts on Grove1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston area is the $1.39 price per square foot The Heron Model at Lamberton Lake in the in the Cheshire neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Creston apartment is the Two Bedroom Renovated Model at Green Ridge Apartments starting at $1,854 with a $1.86 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lamberton LakeThe Heron2BR,1BA$1.39
Green Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.86
Central Park PlaceSyracuse2BR,1BA$1.67
Wyndham HillWindsor1BR,1BA$1.69
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedrooms Large Alcove, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.45
Grand View Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Aspen LakesOntario1BR,1BA$1.87
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.99
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82

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Creston, Grand Rapids, MI

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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 $1,050, while the average apartment in Creston costs $1,512.

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 14 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 $291 which is $1,221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston.

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