Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastown Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $440 (122 Rentals)

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$1,050 - $1,200
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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503
property at 522 Michigan St NE
$1,095

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522 Michigan St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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$1,349 - $1,374
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329 Lyon St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 Burton Square Apartments priced from $975. Westminster Meadows - Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Eastown apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
One SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio,1BA$1,173
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastown, MI

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastown area is the $1.42 price per square foot 726 Lake Dr SE Model at 726 Lake Dr SE, Unit Lake Dr Apartment in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Eastown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan starting at $1,795 with a $1.51 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
726 Lake Dr SE, Unit Lake Dr Apartment726 Lake Dr SE2BR,1BA$1.42
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Briarlane Apartments3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.72
607 Fulton St EThree Bed3BR,1BA$1.68
Trowbridge Flats2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.66
127 Paddock Ave SE127 Paddock Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.72
The Globe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedrooms Large Alcove, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.67

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Lifestyle 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 $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastown?

The cheapest apartment in Eastown is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Eastown costs $1,640.

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 16 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 $400 which is $1,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastown.

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