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property at 1928 Kingston Dr SE
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1928 Kingston Dr SE

Grand RapidsMI49508
property at 2105 De Hoop Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 16
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2105 De Hoop Ave, Unit 2103

2105 De Hoop Ave
WyomingMI49509
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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

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

Grand RapidsMI49504
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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Grand Rapids, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Grand Rapids, MI area range in price from $440 to $4,733 with an overall median price of $1,598. The three Grand Rapids neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burton Heights at $1,350, Garfield Park at $1,355, and West Grand Rapids at $1,384. 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
Burton Heights$1,350$44052
Garfield Park$1,355$44052
West Grand Rapids$1,384$1,04510
Westside Connection$1,400$66048
Madison Area$1,410$89515
South East Community$1,427$66947
West Grand$1,445$66077
East Grand Rapids$1,480$44065
Ridgemoor$1,480$44053
South East End$1,490$44064

Cheapest Available Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Shea Ravines in the Burton Heights neighborhood priced from $507. Kabo Flats at Boston Square in the Ridgemoor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shea Ravines1x11BR,1BA$507
Kabo Flats at Boston SquareIncome Restricted 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$705
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Parkwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$995
Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,035
Northview Harbor - Grand Rapids, MIHarbor Light1BR,1BA$1,049
Peppercorn Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 585 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,050
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Rapids area is the $1.17 price per square foot Townhome Model at Burton East Apartments in the in the Ridgemoor neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Grand Rapids apartment is the Sugar Pine Model at Rolling Pines starting at $1,689 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the North Grand Rapids 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.
Burton East ApartmentsTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Rolling PinesSugar Pine2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Westgate Village TownhousesTwo Bedroom Bath and Half2BR,1BA$1.27
Pine Circle TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome/Two Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.19
Wimbledon Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath Loft - 1,076 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.29
Longmeadow Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.31
Hopson FlatsGrand2BR,1BA$1.06
Burton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Rapids

What type of rentals are currently available in Grand Rapids?

There are currently 764 Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI with pricing that ranges from $440 to $14,850. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Grand Rapids ranging from $900 to $4,100.

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 $900 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,044.

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 $3,967, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $660.

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