Cheap Homes for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $925 (30 Rentals)

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property at 522 Michigan St NE
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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522 Michigan St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503
property at 950 Davis Ave NW
$1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
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950 Davis Ave NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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property at 855 Alexander St SE
$1,050 - $1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
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855 Alexander St SE

Grand RapidsMI49507

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property at 334 Indiana ave sw
$1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15

334 Indiana ave sw, Unit 1

334 Indiana ave 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 Studio unit found at Gateway at Belknap priced from $1,028. Grand View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Grand View Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,065
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,100
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,117
One SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
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 September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.42 price per square foot 447 Emerald Ave NE Model at 447 Emerald Ave NE in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 726 Lake Dr SE Model at 726 Lake Dr SE, Unit Lake Dr Apartment starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 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.
447 Emerald Ave NE447 Emerald Ave NE3BR,1BA$1.42
726 Lake Dr SE, Unit Lake Dr Apartment726 Lake Dr SE2BR,1BA$1.42
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Michigan Street Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.52
Seven45 Stocking2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Hopson FlatsGrand2BR,1BA$1.06
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.45
Grand View Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
616 Sibley St NW, Unit 616 Sibley Unit 2616 Sibley St NW1BR,1BA$1.43
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillside?

There are currently 398 Apartments for Rent in Hillside, MI with pricing that ranges from $660 to $14,850. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillside ranging from $925 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillside ranges from $925 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,897.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillside range from $670 to $3,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $660.

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