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
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 Oakview Apartments priced from $905. Westminster Meadows - Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$905
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,085
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,154
Central Park PlaceMadison1BR,1BA$1,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston area is the $1.62 price per square foot The Thornapple Model at Mason Street Townhomes in the in the Michigan Street neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Creston apartment is the The Heron Model at Lamberton Lake starting at $1,554 with a $1.55 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.
Mason Street TownhomesThe Thornapple2BR,2BA$1.62
Lamberton LakeThe Heron2BR,1BA$1.55
239 Ann St NE, Unit 2239 Ann St NE2BR,1BA$1.22
Wyndham HillWindsor1BR,1BA$1.67
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedroom Standard, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
Green Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.75
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.19
Lake Forest Apartment Homes1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.72
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom2 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed2BR,2BA$1.27
Central Park PlaceMadison1BR,1BA$1.85

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 $1,291.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creston?

The cheapest apartment in Creston is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Creston costs $2,049.

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 $274 which is $1,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston.

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I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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