Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (125 Rentals)

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111 Mack Ave NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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property at 202 Leonard St NE

$1,050 - $1,200

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202 Leonard 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 Studio unit found at Grand Central Lofts priced from $950. Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per BedroomStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The Lofts @ 5 LyonStudioStudio,1BA$1,082
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,100
946-956 Muskegon Ave NW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,100
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
Highland Place ApartmentsSPACIOUS STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,165
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio,1BA$1,173
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, MI

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1256 Jefferson Ave SE Model at 1256 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit 1 in the in the Eastown neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 239 Union Ave SE Model at 239 Union Ave SE, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 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.
1256 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit 11256 Jefferson Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.00
239 Union Ave SE, Unit 1239 Union Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.19
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.47
Michigan Street Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.52
Seven45 Stocking2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
834 Sherman St SE2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Grand View Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
876 Courtney St NW, Unit 876 CourtneyStreet876 Courtney St NW3BR,1BA$1.67
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.45
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.27

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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 $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?

The cheapest apartment in Hillside is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $1,629.

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 29 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 $393 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside.

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