
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fulton Heights Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Academy Manor

Westminster Meadows - Senior

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Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fulton Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fulton Heights Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $895 | $2,500 |
Fulton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $900 | $3,265 |
Fulton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $945 | $3,754 |
Fulton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $840 | $2,695 |
Fulton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $665 | $2,799 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fulton Heights Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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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 Academy Manor priced from $982. Westminster Meadows - Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Fulton Heights apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Freyling Mendels Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Lofts on Grove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
Midtown CityZen | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fulton Heights, MI
As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fulton Heights area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1251 Plainfield Ave NE Model at 1251 Plainfield Ave NE in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Fulton Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan starting at $1,695 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fulton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1251 Plainfield Ave NE | 1251 Plainfield Ave NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
601 Michigan | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Mason Street Townhomes | The Thornapple | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
25 Lafayette Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Beckwith Place Apartments | Dewberry | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
239 Ann St NE, Unit 2 | 239 Ann St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Fulton Heights Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fulton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Fulton Heights is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Fulton Heights costs $2,600.
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 13 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 $332 which is $2,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fulton Heights.
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