Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (155 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillside area of Grand Rapids.

property at 652 Chatham St NW

$895 - $995

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 17

652 Chatham St NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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property at 202 Leonard St NE

$1,050 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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property at 329 Lyon St NE

$1,274 - $1,424

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

329 Lyon St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Hillside, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 28 Jefferson Ave priced from $950. Leonard East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,117. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
28 Jefferson AveA1BR,1BA$950
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,195
One SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, MI

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.50 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Hendrik in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the Reeds Model at Hopson Flats starting at $654 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HendrikTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.50
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.48
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
618 Veto St NW, Unit 2618 Veto St NW4BR,1BA$1.78
834 Sherman St SE2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
320 Prospect Ave SE, Unit 320 Prospect Ave320 Prospect Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.58
239 Ann St NE, Unit 1239 Ann St NE2BR,1BA$1.44
Leonard East Apartments2 Bedroom Standard, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.96
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.63

Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Find your perfect student apartment near Aquinas College, Calvin University, Cornerstone University, and Grand Rapids Community College. Discover top neighborhoods for off-campus housing in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Hillside, Grand Rapids, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hillside, Grand Rapids, and the greater Grand Rapids area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillside is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?

The cheapest apartment in Hillside is 28 Jefferson Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $3,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillside?

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 11 regular apartments in Hillside 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 Hillside?

Cheap apartments in Hillside have an average cost of $320 which is $3,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Written by: Mike Heuer

Aquinas College is a private Catholic school of higher education that focuses on liberal arts and was founded in 1886 by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids.

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Learn what Locals Love About Renting in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Written by: Mike Heuer

The city of Grand Rapids has a growing population of about 203,000, while the greater metropolitan area, including the city, has about 1.2 million residents.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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