
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (15 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Grand Rapids area of Grand Rapids.


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Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Grand Rapids?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Grand Rapids Studio Apartments | $1,341 | $950 | $2,500 |
Downtown Grand Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $925 | $3,500 |
Downtown Grand Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $950 | $2,675 |
Downtown Grand Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $835 | $2,900 |
Downtown Grand Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $661 | $660 | $665 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Grand Rapids area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Lafayette Apartment Homes priced from $1,075. Grand Central Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Grand Rapids apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Heritage Collection | Park Place - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Venue Tower Apartments | Amber | Studio,1BA | $1,233 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Grand Rapids area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value Downtown Grand Rapids apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 20 Fulton Street East Apartments starting at $2,385 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
20 Fulton Street East Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
The Plaza Apartments | OAKES | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
City View Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
The Morton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
38 Commerce | 1Bed/1Bath Style B | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
Getting Around the Downtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Grand Rapids Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Grand Rapids?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Grand Rapids is under $1,380.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Grand Rapids?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Grand Rapids is Grand Central Lofts which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Downtown Grand Rapids costs $1,849.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Grand Rapids?
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 15 regular apartments in Downtown Grand Rapids that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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