
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastown Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (33 Rentals)
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Westminster Meadows - Senior

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Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastown Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $950 | $2,500 |
Eastown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $895 | $3,500 |
Eastown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $975 | $3,785 |
Eastown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $825 | $4,538 |
Eastown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $660 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastown Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Eastown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastown area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Westminster Meadows - Senior priced from $975. Burton Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Eastown apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Heritage Collection | Park Place - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
Prospect Apartment Homes | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastown, MI
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastown area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 1522 sq. ft. Model at The Brix at Midtown in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,579. The second greatest value Eastown apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,180 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Brix at Midtown | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 1522 sq. ft. | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Trowbridge Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
726 Lake Dr SE, Unit B | 726 Lake Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
1505 Giddings Ave SE, Unit 1-South | 1505 Giddings Ave SE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1 | 429 Shirley St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Leonard East Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Large Alcove, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastown, Grand Rapids, MI
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Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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East Grand Rapids High School
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Getting Around the Eastown Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastown is under $1,155.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastown?
The cheapest apartment in Eastown is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Eastown costs $1,990.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastown?
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 24 regular apartments in Eastown 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 Eastown?
Cheap apartments in Eastown have an average cost of $384 which is $1,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastown.
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