
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heartside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Grand Central Lofts

The Globe Apartments

Midtown CityZen

Southtown Lofts

Bridge Street Lofts

317 Prospect Ave NE

615 Mc Reynolds Ave NW
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222 Lafayette Ave NE, Unit 2

The Hendrik

234 Market Apartments

325 Crescent St NE

643 Thomas St SE

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25 Seward Ave NW, Unit 2

549 Logan St SE

Atlantis House
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101 South Division Lofts

Lofts on Prospect

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Grand City Heights

43 Lafayette Ave

123 Division Ave S

Iowa Flats

Fountain Hill Flats

550 Paris
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600 Douglas

225 Lyon
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 | $1,369 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Heartside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $925 | $3,700 |
| Heartside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $903 | $5,000 |
| Heartside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $747 | $2,864 |
| Heartside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $647 | $3,250 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $975. Southtown Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Heartside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1e | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Southtown Lofts | One Bedroom Style D | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Midtown CityZen | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Hendrik | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| 549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Highlands Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| Bridge Street Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 617 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heartside, MI
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heartside area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Heartside apartment is the 2Bed 2Bath Style I Model at 234 Market Apartments starting at $1,955 with a $1.81 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 Michigan | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 234 Market Apartments | 2Bed 2Bath Style I | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| The Gallery | 03 Style - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 618 Veto St NW | 618 Veto St NW | 4BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 601 West | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Hopson Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed) | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 607 Fulton St E | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heartside?
The cheapest apartment in Heartside is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Heartside costs $1,975.
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 22 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 $244 which is $1,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heartside.
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