Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (92 Rentals)

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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 Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE priced from $750. Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable East Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per BedroomStudioStudio,1BA$970
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,070
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Hills, MI

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Hills area is the $1.52 price per square foot 906 Fairmount St SE Model at 906 Fairmount St SE in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Hills apartment is the 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building starting at $1,875 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout 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.
906 Fairmount St SE906 Fairmount St SE3BR,1BA$1.52
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
511 Bridge St NW511 Bridge St NW3BR,1BA$1.52
Lofts on Michigan303 2B1B2BR,1BA$1.61
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.95
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1725 Michigan St NE1BR,1BA$1.33
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedroom Standard, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per BedroomStudioStudio ,1BA$1.57
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54

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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!

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 $1,085.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Hills is Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in East Hills costs $3,500.

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 32 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 $195 which is $3,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Hills.

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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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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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