
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fulton Heights Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (33 Rentals)
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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

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Westminster Meadows - Senior
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111 Sweet St NE

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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 | $1,340 | $950 | $2,500 |
Fulton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $900 | $3,995 |
Fulton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $975 | $3,950 |
Fulton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $825 | $3,694 |
Fulton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $660 | $2,750 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Westminster Meadows - Senior 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 Fulton Heights 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 |
Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,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 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fulton Heights, MI
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fulton Heights area is the $1.42 price per square foot 151 Palmer St NE Model at 151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Fulton Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $1,691 with a $1.62 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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151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs | 151 Palmer St NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Trowbridge Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Beckwith Place Apartments | Walwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Briarlane Apartments | One Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Greenfield Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2 | 1402 North Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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
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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 $1,200.
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 $975, while the average apartment in Fulton Heights costs $3,800.
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 18 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 $567 which is $3,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fulton Heights.
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