Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $440 (43 Rentals)

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111 Mack Ave NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Eastgate Village
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Eastgate Village

1624 Hutchinson AveGrand Rapids, MI 49506
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Longmeadow Apartments
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Longmeadow Apartments

2648 Woodmeadow Dr SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546
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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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Diamond Place I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Place I

1037 Michigan StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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 1 Bed unit found at Wingate Apartments priced from $1,106. Arrowhead Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable East Grand Rapids apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wingate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
Arrowhead ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,115
Pheasant Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,150
Eagle Grove ApartmentsGolden1BR,1BA$1,165
Forest PointeWillow1BR,1BA$1,328
Michigan Street Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,350
The Preserve at WoodlandThe Birchwood1BR,1BA$1,365
Ridgewood ApartmentsBurton1BR,1BA$1,406
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,407

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Grand Rapids, MI

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Grand Rapids area is the $1.17 price per square foot Townhome Model at Burton East Apartments in the in the Ridgemoor neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value East Grand Rapids apartment is the 1303 Wealthy St SE Model at 1303 Wealthy St SE, Unit Apartment 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout 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$1.17
1303 Wealthy St SE, Unit Apartment 21303 Wealthy St SE3BR,2BA$1.60
Michigan MeadowsThe Warbler3BR,2.5BA$1.85
Eastbrook Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.60
Burton Ridge ApartmentsUpgraded 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Briarlane Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.69
127 Paddock Ave SE127 Paddock Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.72
Springbrook FlatsBrook Terrace2BR,1BA$1.86
1027 Benjamin Ave SE, Unit SE Grand Rapids 2-bedroom1027 Benjamin Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.75
Pheasant Ridge Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Grand Rapids Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Grand Rapids?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Grand Rapids is at Michigan Street Apartment Homes listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Grand Rapids Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Grand Rapids Apartment is $1,106 at Wingate Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Grand Rapids Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Grand Rapids is starting from $1,300 at Pheasant Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Grand Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Grand Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Michigan Street Apartment Homes and starts from $1,675.

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