Cheap Homes for Rent in Eastown Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $500 (25 Rentals)

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property at 145 Eastern Ave NE

$550

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

145 Eastern Ave NE

Grand RapidsMI49503
property at 36 Parkview Dr NE

$950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 15

36 Parkview Dr NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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property at 505 Cherry St SE

$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 4

505 Cherry St SE, Unit 103

505 Cherry St SE
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 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 Eastown 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
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastown, MI

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastown area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Eastown apartment is the The Thornapple Model at Mason Street Townhomes starting at $1,745 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Michigan Street 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.
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Mason Street TownhomesThe Thornapple2BR,2BA$1.62
519 Lydia St NE, Unit Lydia G.R519 Lydia St NE3BR,1BA$1.61
531 Eastern Ave NE, Unit B531 Eastern Ave NE3BR,1BA$1.80
Diamond Place I2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedrooms Large Alcove, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
The Globe Apartments1x1c1BR,1BA$1.77
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.67
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54

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Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastown

What type of rentals are currently available in Eastown?

There are currently 310 Apartments for Rent in Eastown, MI with pricing that ranges from $685 to $5,000. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastown ranging from $550 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Eastown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eastown ranges from $550 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,254.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Eastown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Eastown range from $860 to $3,179, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $685.

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