Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (58 Rentals)

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Emerald Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Flats

811 Emerald Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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432 Fountain Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

432 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Holiday Gardens Leonard
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Gardens Leonard

1210-1220 Northfield Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

143-145 Lafayette Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand View Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand View Place

936 Front AveGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Lofts on Prospect
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Prospect

253 Prospect Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Half Century Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Half Century Apartments

14-16 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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43 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Iowa Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Flats

119-125 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Fountain Hill Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Hill Flats

301 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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550 Paris
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Paris

550 Paris Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington School Apartments2x12BR,1BA$525
Leo & Alpine1Bedroom1BR,1BA$660
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,075
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs151 Palmer St NE3BR,1BA$1.42
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
Trowbridge Flats2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.62
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1725 Michigan St NE1BR,1BA$1.33
Lexington School Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.64
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.41
1402 North Ave NE, Unit 21402 North Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.29
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.93
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Park, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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