
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Heartside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $916 (35 Rentals)


633 Coit Ave NE

Grand Central Lofts

357 Madison Ave. SE #F2

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44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath

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423 Charles Ave SE, Unit 1

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520 Union Ave SE

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243 College Ave SE, Unit Carriage House

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Heritage Collection

744 Oakland Ave SW
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738 Oakland Ave SW

635 Lafayette Ave NE

435 LaGrave at Tapestry Square

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Stockbridge Apartments

120 National Ave NW

46 National Ave SW
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630 4th St NW

636 Kellogg Street Apartment Homes

25 Lafayette Apartment Homes

Southgate Senior Living

434 Worden St SE

608 Bridge St NW

The Oakwood

600 Douglas
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225 Lyon

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Heartside, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Heartside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartside Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $895 | $2,500 |
| Heartside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $950 | $4,509 |
Heartside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $916 | $3,600 |
| Heartside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $846 | $3,011 |
| Heartside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $657 | $3,419 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHeartside, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #15
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Heartside, Grand Rapids, MI
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heartside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Heartside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Heartside is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heartside?
The cheapest apartment in Heartside is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Heartside costs $2,222.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heartside?
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 5 regular apartments in Heartside 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 Heartside?
Cheap apartments in Heartside have an average cost of $306 which is $1,916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heartside.
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