Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (33 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Highland Park area of Grand Rapids.

Grand View Place

238 Travis St NE

Freyling Mendels Apartments

28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

Heritage Collection

Grand Central Lofts

Westminster Meadows - Senior

Academy Manor

Diamond Place I
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1517 Plainfield Ave NE
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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 | $1,333 | $875 | $2,500 |
Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $782 | $3,500 |
Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $934 | $3,708 |
Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $720 | $4,580 |
Highland Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $620 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 33 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 1 Bed unit found at Leo & Alpine priced from $660. Westminster Meadows - Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. 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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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 | $1,065 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Maryland Park | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, MI
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,001 with a $1.54 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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Historic Kingsley Building | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Trowbridge Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
The 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
863 Lafayette Ave NE, Unit #2 | 863 Lafayette Ave NE | 4BR,1BA | $1.48 |
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1 | 429 Shirley St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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 |
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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
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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 $1,150.
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 $1,850.
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 27 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 $389 which is $1,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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