Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 202 Leonard St NE

$1,050 - $1,200

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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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property at 914 Maybelle St NE

$1,400

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914 Maybelle 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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Grand View Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand View Place

936 Front AveGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Orchard Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Place

1901 Dawson Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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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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Lofts on Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Grove

1359 Plainfield 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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Check Out Grand Rapids’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Grand Rapids and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Mike Heuer

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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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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 $1,100. Leonard East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,117. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option1BR,1BA$1,100
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The CurrentStudio +Studio,1BA$1,225
Central Park PlaceMadison1BR,1BA$1,310
Stonebrook Townhomes I & IITownhome Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,321
Lake Forest Apartment Homes2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,365
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,373
Lamberton LakeThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston area is the $1.23 price per square foot Townhome Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Stonebrook Townhomes I & II in the in the Michigan Street neighborhood starting from $1,321. The second greatest value Creston apartment is the 2 BED 1 BATH Model at Lake Forest Apartment Homes starting at $1,365 with a $1.52 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.
Stonebrook Townhomes I & IITownhome Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Lake Forest Apartment Homes2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.52
239 Ann St NE, Unit 1239 Ann St NE2BR,1BA$1.44
Wyndham HillWindsor1BR,1BA$1.89
Lamberton LakeThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.65
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Central Park PlaceMadison1BR,1BA$1.98
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.24
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option1BR,1BA$1.94

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 $1,100, while the average apartment in Creston costs $2,138.

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 8 regular apartments in Creston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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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