Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $1,700 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI

As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Grand Rapids area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2Bed 2Bath Style I Model at 234 Market Apartments in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Downtown Grand Rapids apartment is the 03 Style - 2 Bedroom Model at The Gallery starting at $1,915 with a $1.79 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.
234 Market Apartments2Bed 2Bath Style I2BR,2BA$1.82
The Gallery03 Style - 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.79
Arena Place Apartments2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.01
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.97
The Globe Apartments1x1c1BR,1BA$1.77
The Plaza ApartmentsMONROE1BR,1BA$2.54
City View Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
The MortonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.73
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Grand Rapids

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Grand Rapids?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI with pricing that ranges from $647 to $5,000. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Grand Rapids ranging from $1,790 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Grand Rapids?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Grand Rapids ranges from $1,790 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,586.

Expert Rental Resources

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