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property at 116 Gold Ave SW

$1,100 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

116 Gold Ave SW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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property at 810 Hovey St SW

$1,200 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 15

810 Hovey St SW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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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 Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE priced from $750. Oakview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette 600-300 Pleasant SE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$925
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,085
Southtown LoftsOne Bedroom Style D1BR,1BA$1,100
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, MI

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.45 price per square foot 906 Fairmount St SE Model at 906 Fairmount St SE in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building starting at $1,875 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout 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.
906 Fairmount St SE906 Fairmount St SE3BR,1BA$1.45
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
217 Ghilda Pl NE, Unit 217 Ghilda217 Ghilda Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.13
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.98
1110 Fulton St E, Unit 11110 Fulton St E2BR,1BA$1.44
239 Ann St NE, Unit 2239 Ann St NE2BR,1BA$1.22
2242 Prospect Ave NE, Unit Lower Unit2242 Prospect Ave NE2BR,1BA$1.50
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.22
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.42

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Highland Park, Grand Rapids, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,150.

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

The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $3,400.

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 45 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 $220 which is $3,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.

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The Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI

Written by: Mike Heuer

I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.