Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (107 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Oakview Apartments priced from $995. Lafayette Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$995
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$995
Freyling Mendels ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
234 Market ApartmentsStudio Apartment Style G/JStudio,1BA$1,120
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, MI

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.52 price per square foot 906 Fairmount St SE Model at 906 Fairmount St SE in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building starting at $1,875 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout 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$1.52
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
511 Bridge St NW511 Bridge St NW3BR,1BA$1.52
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
1210 Northfield Ave NE, Unit 121210 Northfield Ave NE2BR,1BA$1.35
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.94
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1725 Michigan St NE1BR,1BA$1.33
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.12
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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!

Getting Around the Hillside Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,174.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?

The cheapest apartment in Hillside is Diamond Place I which is listed at $1,048, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $3,000.

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 36 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 $172 which is $2,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside.

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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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!