Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (30 Rentals)

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property at 202 Leonard St NE

$950 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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property at 662 Lamberton St NE

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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662 Lamberton St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2

662 Lamberton St NE
Grand RapidsMI49505
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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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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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Northbrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbrook Apartments

1300 Brookview DrGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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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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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. Leonard East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,092. 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
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
Greenfield Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,156
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,175
The CurrentStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Central Park PlaceMadison1BR,1BA$1,309
Aspen LakesOntario1BR,1BA$1,339
Green Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,350
Lofts on Grove1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston area is the $1.22 price per square foot Townhome Three Bedroom 1.5 Bat Model at Stonebrook Townhomes I & II in the in the Michigan Street neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Creston apartment is the 2BD x 1.5BA Townhome Model at Mason Street starting at $1,839 with a $1.71 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.
Stonebrook Townhomes I & IITownhome Three Bedroom 1.5 Bat3BR,1.5BA$1.22
Mason Street2BD x 1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Wyndham HillCarlisle2BR,2BA$1.60
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.32
Lamberton LakeThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.65
Green Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.72
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom ADA, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Aspen LakesOntario1BR,1BA$1.91
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.96
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option1BR,1BA$1.88

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 $1,395.

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 $2,338.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Creston?

Cheap apartments in Creston have an average cost of $377 which is $1,961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston.

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