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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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111 Mack Ave NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Grand Rapids, MI

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Grand Rapids, MI area range in price from $440 to $9,400 with an overall median price of $2,945. The three Grand Rapids neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ridgemoor at $440, Burton Heights at $440, and Garfield Park at $440. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Grand Rapids Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ridgemoor$1,785$44058
Burton Heights$1,800$44039
Garfield Park$1,800$44039
Alger Heights$1,815$44051
Millbrook$1,820$97548
West Leonard$1,912$639128
Monroe North$1,945$66093
John Bell Park$1,950$639113
East Grand Rapids$1,967$44058
Westside Connection$1,985$66028

Cheapest Available Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Grand Central Lofts in the Center City neighborhood priced from $950. 28 Jefferson Ave in the Center City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
28 Jefferson AveA1BR,1BA$950
York Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 660 sq ft1BR,1BA$974
Crossroads Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 600 sq ft1BR,1BA$995
Burtons Landing Apartments0 Bed, 1 Bath - 442 sq ftStudio,1BA$1,045
Northview Harbor - Grand Rapids, MIHarbor Light1BR,1BA$1,049
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Peppercorn Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 585 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,050
Prairie Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 544 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,056
Wingate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,073

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Rapids area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Morton in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Grand Rapids apartment is the Townhome Model at Burton East Apartments starting at $2,099 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Ridgemoor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MortonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Burton East ApartmentsTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.17
1256 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit 11256 Jefferson Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.00
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.48
239 Union Ave SE, Unit 1239 Union Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.19
Westgate Village TownhousesTwo Bedroom Bath and Half2BR,1BA$1.27
Walnut Hills2 Bed / 1.5 Bath - Premium Upgrade2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.31
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed3BR,1BA$1.23
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Rapids

What type of rentals are currently available in Grand Rapids?

There are currently 729 Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI with pricing that ranges from $440 to $4,237. There are also 150 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Grand Rapids ranging from $680 to $4,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Grand Rapids?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Grand Rapids ranges from $680 to $4,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,885.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Grand Rapids?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Grand Rapids range from $555 to $3,952, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $4,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $639.

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