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

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Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

143-145 Lafayette Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503

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101 South Division Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 South Division Lofts

101 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Heritage Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Collection

68 Ransom Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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123 Division Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Division Ave S

123 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Iowa Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Flats

119-125 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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One South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One South

41 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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225 Lyon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

225 Lyon

223-225 Lyon St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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 234 Market Apartments priced from $1,130. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,130
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
Venue Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,285
The MortonStudioStudio,1BA$1,291

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Grand Rapids area is the $2.92 price per square foot 60 Monroe Center St NW Model at 60 Monroe Center St NW, Unit 6B in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Grand Rapids apartment is the Myers Model at Hopson Flats starting at $784 with a $0.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
60 Monroe Center St NW, Unit 6B60 Monroe Center St NW1BR,1.5BA$2.92
Hopson FlatsMyers3BR,1BA$0.69
City View Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
The Lofts Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$2.07
1 Oakes St SW1/11BR,1BA$2.38
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.63
The MortonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.74
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio ,1BA$2.85
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01

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 $2,500.

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 $2,175.

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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Grand Rapids 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 Downtown Grand Rapids?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Grand Rapids have an average cost of $647 which is $1,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Grand Rapids.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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