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

Grand Central Lofts

615 Prospect Ave NE

700 Fulton St E, Unit 3

One South

748 Chatham St NW

Midtown CityZen

234 Market Apartments

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214 Gold Ave NW

633 Coit Ave NE

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533 Prospect Ave SE, Unit lower

629 Mc Reynolds Ave NW

329 Lyon St NE
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600 Lafayette Ave SE

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101 South Division Lofts

547 Coit Ave NE

Lofts on Prospect

Metropolitan Park Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

448 Thomas St SE

Heritage Collection

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Grand City Heights

123 Division Ave S
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43 Lafayette Ave

Fountain Hill Flats

Iowa Flats

550 Paris

716 Kellogg St SE

124 Union Ave NE

249 Eastern Ave SE

600 Douglas

225 Lyon

548 Fulton St E
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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 | $1,683 | $950 | $4,164 |
| Heartside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $919 | $3,275 |
| Heartside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $824 | $2,922 |
| Heartside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $643 | $3,419 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 28 Jefferson Ave | A | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| One South | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Highland Place Apartments | SPACIOUS STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
| Midtown CityZen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,173 |
| The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 321 Fountain St NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Wealthy & Sheldon | Wealthy Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Gallery Apartments | 01 Style - Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| 228 Morris Ave SE, Unit Furnished Upstairs Apartment | 228 Morris Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 38 Commerce | 2Bed/2Bath Style D | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Hopson Flats | Reeds | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| 239 Union Ave SE, Unit 1 | 239 Union Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 320 Charles Ave SE, Unit 320 Charles Apt 2 | 320 Charles Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 607 Fulton St E | Three Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| THE 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Lofts @ 5 Lyon | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 533 Prospect Ave SE, Unit lower | 533 Prospect Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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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 $1,350.
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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