Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (41 Rentals)

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921 Davis Ave NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Emerald Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Flats

811 Emerald Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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432 Fountain Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

432 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Holiday Gardens Leonard
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Gardens Leonard

1210-1220 Northfield Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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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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Grand View Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand View Place

936 Front AveGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Lofts on Prospect
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Prospect

253 Prospect Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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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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Fountain Hill Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Hill Flats

301 Fountain St NEGrand 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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550 Paris
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

550 Paris

550 Paris Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Eastgate Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Village

1624 Hutchinson AveGrand Rapids, MI 49506
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500 Cedar St NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

500 Cedar St NE

500-536 Cedar St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Hills area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Academy Manor priced from $982. Lafayette Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$995
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per BedroomStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Lofts on GroveStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,142
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Hills, MI

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Hills area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 2 Baths (Rate Per Bed) Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $643. The second greatest value East Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan starting at $1,695 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hopson Flats4 Bedroom, 2 Baths (Rate Per Bed)4BR,2BA$0.48
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Madison Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Mason Street TownhomesThe Thornapple2BR,2BA$1.62
215 Prospect Ave NE, Unit 215215 Prospect Ave NE2BR,1BA$1.35
128 Luton Ave SE, Unit 1128 Luton Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.47
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1725 Michigan St NE1BR,1BA$1.33
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.61
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
306 Gold Ave NW, Unit 306 gold306 Gold Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #8

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Hills Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Hills is under $1,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Hills?

The cheapest apartment in East Hills is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in East Hills costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Hills?

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 30 regular apartments in East Hills 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 Hills?

Cheap apartments in East Hills have an average cost of $289 which is $3,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Hills.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI

Written by: Mike Heuer

I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.