Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (81 Rentals)

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Grand Central Lofts
$950 - $1,850
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$485 - $1,385
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$465
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$950 - $1,850
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Grand Central Lofts

100 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Southtown Lofts
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$1,100 - $1,295
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$1,085 - $1,280
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$15
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$1,100 - $1,295
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Southtown Lofts

640 Eastern Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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property at 116 Gold Ave SW

$1,100 - $1,300

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Available Aug 1

116 Gold Ave SW

Grand RapidsMI49504
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848 Crescent St NE
$1,195 - $1,910
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$1,195 - $1,910
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

848 Crescent St NE

848 Crescent St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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25 Seward Ave NW
$1,200 - $2,285
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$1,200 - $2,285
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 10

25 Seward Ave NW

25 Seward Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Heritage Place Apartments
$1,272 - $2,329
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$1,242 - $2,299
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$1,272 - $2,329
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Heritage Place Apartments

50 College Ave SEGrand 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 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $975. Academy Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $982. Here are the most affordable East Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,085
The HendrikStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
Southtown LoftsOne Bedroom Style D1BR,1BA$1,100
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Hills, MI

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Hills area is the $0.65 price per square foot 1404 North Ave NE Model at 1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East Hills apartment is the 217 Ghilda Pl NE Model at 217 Ghilda Pl NE, Unit 217 Ghilda starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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.
1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North1404 North Ave NE2BR,1.5BA$0.65
217 Ghilda Pl NE, Unit 217 Ghilda217 Ghilda Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.04
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Mason Street TownhomesThe Thornapple2BR,2BA$1.62
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.94
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedroom Standard, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
222 Lafayette Ave NE, Unit 1222 Lafayette Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.66
734 Paris Ave SE, Unit 3734 Paris Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.14
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.20

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East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Hills Apartments

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Hills is starting from $1,197 at Greenfield Apartment Homes.

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