
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heartside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (15 Rentals)
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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 |
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Heartside Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $950 | $2,500 |
Heartside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $925 | $4,250 |
Heartside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $945 | $3,155 |
Heartside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $825 | $3,694 |
Heartside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $660 | $3,215 |
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Cheapest Available Heartside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heartside area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Lexington School Apartments priced from $525. Lafayette Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Heartside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heartside, MI
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heartside area is the $1.38 price per square foot 326 Cherry St SE Model at 326 Cherry St SE, Unit Unit#2 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Heartside apartment is the 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats starting at $740 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heartside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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326 Cherry St SE, Unit Unit#2 | 326 Cherry St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Trowbridge Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
City View Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Globe Apartments | 1x1d | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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 Heartside Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,294.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heartside?
The cheapest apartment in Heartside is 549 Logan St SE which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Heartside costs $2,000.
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 12 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 $463 which is $1,537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heartside.
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