Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (119 Rentals)

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property at 111 Mack Ave NE

$680

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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111 Mack Ave NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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property at 202 Leonard St NE

$1,050 - $1,200

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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503
property at 522 Michigan St NE

$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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522 Michigan St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Highland Park, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Grand Central Lofts priced from $950. Westminster Meadows - Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,100
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio,1BA$1,173
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
321 Fountain St NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,200
Wealthy & SheldonWealthy StudioStudio,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, MI

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1303 Wealthy St SE Model at 1303 Wealthy St SE, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the Reeds Model at Hopson Flats starting at $659 with a $0.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1303 Wealthy St SE, Unit Apartment 21303 Wealthy St SE3BR,2BA$1.60
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.49
2230 Riverside Dr NE, Unit 12230 Riverside Dr NE2BR,1BA$1.48
726 Lake Dr SE, Unit Lake Dr Apartment726 Lake Dr SE2BR,1BA$1.42
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Michigan Street Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.52
834 Sherman St SE2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Grand View Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.45
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.99

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Highland Park, Grand Rapids, and the greater Grand Rapids area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $1,625.

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 37 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 $386 which is $1,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.

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