Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI (495 Rentals)

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The Waters Center
$1,500 - $2,300

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Base Rent$1,500 - $2,300
Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $2,300
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The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Hillside, Grand Rapids, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids, MI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Luxury Living Rating

This area has established a name for itself as amongst the finest higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Hillside area of Grand Rapids, MI?

As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 495 available Hillside apartments priced from $660 to $14,850, with an average monthly rent of $1,646.

How much are Studio apartments in Hillside?

There are currently 134 Studio Apartments in Hillside with rent ranges from $875 to $3,535 with an average price of $1,413.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Hillside Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Hillside ranges from $895 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,597.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillside cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillside range from $990 to $3,495. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,748.

How expensive are Hillside Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 56 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Hillside on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $670 to $3,077 - averaging $1,686 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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