
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heartside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (21 Rentals)
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Grand Central Lofts

200 Straight Ave SW

Midtown CityZen

325 Crescent St NE
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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 | $1,349 | $895 | $2,500 |
Heartside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $1,000 | $3,500 |
Heartside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $869 | $3,155 |
Heartside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $770 | $2,750 |
Heartside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $640 | $3,295 |
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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 Midtown CityZen priced from $1,045. The Hendrik has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,146. 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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Midtown CityZen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
The Hendrik | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
Highland Place Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Waters House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,203 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heartside, MI
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heartside area is the $1.03 price per square foot 317 Union Ave SE Model at 317 Union Ave SE, Unit 2 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Heartside apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan starting at $1,695 with a $1.42 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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317 Union Ave SE, Unit 2 | 317 Union Ave SE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
601 Michigan | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
THE 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
817 Chatham St NW, Unit #2 | 817 Chatham St NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
City View Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Hopson Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed) | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #2 | 725 Michigan St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
829 Park St SW, Unit 2 | 829 Park St SW | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHeartside, 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!
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heartside?
The cheapest apartment in Heartside is Highland Place Apartments which is listed at $1,155, while the average apartment in Heartside costs $1,850.
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 15 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 $322 which is $1,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heartside.
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