Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fulton Heights Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (121 Rentals)

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$1,050 - $1,200

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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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property at 329 Lyon St NE

$1,274 - $1,424

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329 Lyon St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fulton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fulton Heights area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Grand Central Lofts priced from $950. 28 Jefferson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Fulton Heights apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
28 Jefferson AveA1BR,1BA$950
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,034
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option1BR,1BA$1,100
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
One SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Highland Place ApartmentsSPACIOUS STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,170
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio,1BA$1,173
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fulton Heights, MI

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fulton Heights area is the $1.13 price per square foot 228 Morris Ave SE Model at 228 Morris Ave SE, Unit Furnished Upstairs Apartment in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Fulton Heights apartment is the 1256 Jefferson Ave SE Model at 1256 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Eastown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fulton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
228 Morris Ave SE, Unit Furnished Upstairs Apartment228 Morris Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.13
1256 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit 11256 Jefferson Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.00
239 Union Ave SE, Unit 1239 Union Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.19
Beckwith Place ApartmentsEventide2BR,2.5BA$1.63
320 Charles Ave SE, Unit 320 Charles Apt 2320 Charles Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.52
Michigan Street Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.52
607 Fulton St EThree Bed3BR,1BA$1.68
834 Sherman St SE2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.33
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed3BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fulton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fulton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fulton Heights is under $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fulton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Fulton Heights is 28 Jefferson Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Fulton Heights costs $3,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fulton Heights?

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 2 regular apartments in Fulton Heights 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 Fulton Heights?

Cheap apartments in Fulton Heights have an average cost of $485 which is $2,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fulton Heights.

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