Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (99 Rentals)

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100 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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property at 116 Gold Ave SW

$1,100 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

116 Gold Ave SW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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property at 810 Hovey St SW

$1,200 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 15

810 Hovey St SW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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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 Oakview Apartments priced from $925. The Globe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$925
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$975
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,090
Leonard Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,095
Southtown LoftsOne Bedroom Style D1BR,1BA$1,100
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,167
Waters House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, MI

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.45 price per square foot 906 Fairmount St SE Model at 906 Fairmount St SE in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 217 Ghilda Pl NE Model at 217 Ghilda Pl NE, Unit 217 Ghilda starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 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.
906 Fairmount St SE906 Fairmount St SE3BR,1BA$1.45
217 Ghilda Pl NE, Unit 217 Ghilda217 Ghilda Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.13
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.98
239 Ann St NE, Unit 2239 Ann St NE2BR,1BA$1.22
Greenfield Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.50
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.22
Leonard Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.46
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.42

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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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?

The cheapest apartment in Hillside is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $3,800.

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 52 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 $171 which is $3,629 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside.

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