Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the East Grand Rapids area of Grand Rapids.

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Burton Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burton Square Apartments

1911-1927 Kalamazoo Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507
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Eastgate Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Village

1624 Hutchinson AveGrand Rapids, MI 49506
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Breton Holiday Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Breton Holiday Gardens

3225-3329 Breton Rd SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512
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East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Grand Rapids area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Arrowhead Apartments priced from $890. Academy Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $982. Here are the most affordable East Grand Rapids apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrowhead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$890
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Grand Woods Senior Apartments1BR 1BA - Tax Credit1BR,1BA$1,197

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Grand Rapids, MI

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Grand Rapids area is the $1.00 price per square foot Townhome Model at Burton East Apartments in the in the Ridgemoor neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value East Grand Rapids apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse Model at Burton Ridge Apartments starting at $2,550 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Ridgemoor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burton East ApartmentsTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Burton Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.60
Eastbrook Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Diamond Place I2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
932 Pastiche Dr SE, Unit 932932 Pastiche Dr SE2BR,1BA$1.47
Briarlane ApartmentsOne Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Ridgewood ApartmentsBurton1BR,1BA$1.86
Wingate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Forest PointeWillow1BR,1BA$1.80
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan including East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, and the greater Grand Rapids area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Grand Rapids Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Grand Rapids Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Grand Rapids?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Grand Rapids is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Grand Rapids?

The cheapest apartment in East Grand Rapids is Diamond Place I which is listed at $1,048, while the average apartment in East Grand Rapids costs $1,815.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 6 regular apartments in East 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 East Grand Rapids?

Cheap apartments in East Grand Rapids have an average cost of $157 which is $1,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Grand Rapids.

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