Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $1,300 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Grand Rapids area is the $0.47 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 2 Baths (Rate Per Bed) Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $640. The second greatest value Downtown Grand Rapids apartment is the EMPEROR Model at The Plaza Apartments starting at $2,040 with a $1.99 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.
Hopson Flats4 Bedroom, 2 Baths (Rate Per Bed)4BR,2BA$0.47
The Plaza ApartmentsEMPEROR2BR,2BA$1.99
The Gallery07 Style - 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.01
City View Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Arena Place Apartments2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.19
139 Pearl St NW2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.15
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Globe Apartments1x1d1BR,1BA$1.81
The Lofts Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Grand Rapids

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

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI with pricing that ranges from $640 to $3,500. There are also 4 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Grand Rapids ranging from $1,395 to $3,750.

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 $1,395 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,313.

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