
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (58 Rentals)
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1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2

1591 Plainfield Ave NE

28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

310 Gold Ave NW, Unit 4

Grand Central Lofts

Westminster Meadows - Senior

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111 Sweet St NE

111 Sweet St NE

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Diamond Place I

Orchard Place

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Oakview Apartments

655 Broadway Ave NW
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Leonard East Apartments

818 Alpine Ave NW

736 North Ave NE

306 Hollister Ave SE

111 Sweet St NE

234 Market Apartments

Lofts at the Kendall

801 Crosby St NW

Midtown CityZen

130 College Ave NE

725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1

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Highland Park, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Park Studio Apartments | $1,341 | $950 | $2,500 |
Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $900 | $4,250 |
Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $975 | $3,950 |
Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $720 | $3,694 |
Highland Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $620 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Lexington School Apartments priced from $525. Leo & Alpine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable Highland Park 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 |
Leo & Alpine | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, MI
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.42 price per square foot 151 Palmer St NE Model at 151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Highland Park 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 Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs | 151 Palmer St NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Trowbridge Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2 | 1402 North Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland Park, Grand Rapids, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Highland Park Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Park is under $1,092.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Leo & Alpine which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Park?
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 29 regular apartments in Highland Park 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 Highland Park?
Cheap apartments in Highland Park have an average cost of $410 which is $3,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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