Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (21 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 Westminster Meadows - Senior priced from $1,015. Southview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,090
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per BedroomStudioStudio,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Creston area is the $1.41 price per square foot 806 Northlawn St NE Model at 806 Northlawn St NE, Unit 806 in the in the North East Citizens Action neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Creston apartment is the The Thornapple Model at Mason Street Townhomes starting at $1,745 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Michigan Street 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.
806 Northlawn St NE, Unit 806806 Northlawn St NE2BR,1BA$1.41
Mason Street TownhomesThe Thornapple2BR,2BA$1.62
1210 Northfield Ave NE, Unit 121210 Northfield Ave NE2BR,1BA$1.35
239 Ann St NE, Unit 2239 Ann St NE2BR,1BA$1.22
Lamberton LakeThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.65
Wyndham HillWindsor1BR,1BA$1.63
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedrooms Large Alcove, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.43
Aspen LakesOntario1BR,1BA$1.74

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 the price of a cheap apartment in Creston?

The cheapest apartment in Creston is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Creston costs $2,250.

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 11 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 $244 which is $2,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston.

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