Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heartside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (54 Rentals)

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$1,274 - $1,424

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329 Lyon St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Klingman Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Klingman Lofts

400 Ionia Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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432 Fountain Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

432 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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600 Lafayette Ave SE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

600 Lafayette Ave SE

600 Lafayette Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Baker Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Lofts

40 Logan St SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

143-145 Lafayette Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503

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101 South Division Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 South Division Lofts

101 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lofts on Prospect
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Prospect

253 Prospect Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Heritage Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Collection

68 Ransom Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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123 Division Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Division Ave S

123 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Fountain Hill Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Hill Flats

301 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Iowa Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Flats

119-125 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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550 Paris
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

550 Paris

550 Paris Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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600 Douglas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 Douglas

600 Douglas St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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225 Lyon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

225 Lyon

223-225 Lyon St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Heartside, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Heartside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heartside 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 Heartside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
28 Jefferson AveA1BR,1BA$950
One SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Highland Place ApartmentsSPACIOUS STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,170
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio,1BA$1,173
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
321 Fountain St NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Wealthy & SheldonWealthy StudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The Gallery Apartments01 Style - StudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heartside, MI

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heartside area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Morton in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Heartside apartment is the 228 Morris Ave SE Model at 228 Morris Ave SE, Unit Furnished Upstairs Apartment starting at $1,800 with a $1.13 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MortonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
228 Morris Ave SE, Unit Furnished Upstairs Apartment228 Morris Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.13
38 Commerce2Bed/2Bath Style D2BR,2BA$1.47
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.49
239 Union Ave SE, Unit 1239 Union Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.19
320 Charles Ave SE, Unit 320 Charles Apt 2320 Charles Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.52
607 Fulton St EThree Bed3BR,1BA$1.68
THE 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed3BR,1BA$1.23
533 Prospect Ave SE, Unit lower533 Prospect Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.92

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Heartside, Grand Rapids, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heartside?

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

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 8 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 $326 which is $3,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heartside.

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