Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $393 (59 Rentals)

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2932 Marshall Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49508
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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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Eastgate, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastgate area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Kabo Flats at Boston Square priced from $705. Burton Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kabo Flats at Boston SquareIncome Restricted 2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$705
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$975
Eagle Grove ApartmentsGolden1BR, 1BA$1,199
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR, 1BA$1,249
Longmeadow Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1,295
The Preserve at WoodlandThe Birchwood1BR, 1BA$1,299
Waters House ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,316
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR, 1BA$1,375
357 Madison Ave. SE #F2One Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,425
The Neighborhood at Englewood1 Bedroom Renovated Townhome1BR, 1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, MI

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastgate area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Eastgate apartment is the 2bed/2bath Apartment Model at Freyling Mendels Apartments in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting at $1,785 with a $1.64 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR, 2BA$1.34
Freyling Mendels Apartments2bed/2bath Apartment2BR, 2BA$1.64
Burton Ridge ApartmentsUpgraded 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$1.80
607 Fulton St EThree Bed3BR, 1BA$1.68
Longmeadow Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.32
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR, 1BA$1.31
127 Paddock Ave SE127 Paddock Ave SE2BR, 1BA$1.72
357 Madison Ave. SE #F2Two Bedroom/Two Bath2BR, 2BA$1.88
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.30
The Preserve at WoodlandThe Birchwood1BR, 1BA$2.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastgate Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastgate?

The cheapest apartment in Eastgate is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Eastgate costs $1,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastgate?

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 4 regular apartments in Eastgate 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 Eastgate?

Cheap apartments in Eastgate have an average cost of $239 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.

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