Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (143 Rentals)

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property at 145 Eastern Ave NE

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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145 Eastern Ave NE

Grand RapidsMI49503
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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B
$925
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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

28 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand Central Lofts
$950 - $1,850
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100 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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property at 202 Leonard St NE

$950 - $1,200

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202 Leonard 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 Academy Manor priced from $982. Westminster Meadows - Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,090
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,110
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,174
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, MI

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.21 price per square foot 44 Portsmouth Pl NE Model at 44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Waters House Apartments starting at $1,920 with a $1.67 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.
44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath44 Portsmouth Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.21
Waters House Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
Wyndham HillAshford2BR,2BA$1.58
1437 Quarry Ave NW, Unit Spacious 2-bed 1 bath1437 Quarry Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.38
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.95
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedrooms Large Alcove, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.43
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.28

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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 $1,200.

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 $1,015, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $1,958.

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 30 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 $221 which is $1,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.

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