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Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Grand Rapids, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Grand Rapids, MI area range in price from $619 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,574. The three Grand Rapids neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Creston at $620, West Grand at $620, and Cheshire at $620. 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
Creston$1,749$62083
West Grand$1,768$62089
Cheshire$1,797$62084
West Leonard$1,805$620188
Westside Connection$1,815$62085
Center City$1,820$620181
Monroe North$1,820$620150
Downtown Grand Rapids$1,850$66056
John Bell Park$1,900$620182
Roosevelt Park$1,900$660151

Cheapest Available Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community in the Westside Connection neighborhood priced from $903. Pine Oak Apartments in the Garfield Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marsh Ridge - A Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$903
Pine Oak ApartmentsApartment1BR,1BA$949
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Rolling PinesWhite Pine1BR,1BA$999
Arrowhead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Pheasant Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Wingate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Burtons Landing Apartments0 Bed, 1 Bath - 442 sq ftStudio,1BA$1,025
Autumn Ridge Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Rapids area is the $1.00 price per square foot Townhome Model at Burton East Apartments in the in the Ridgemoor neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Grand Rapids apartment is the Kentwood 2bd room Model at 1394 Carriage Hill Dr SE starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Byron Gaines Caledonia Cascade 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$1.00
1394 Carriage Hill Dr SEKentwood 2bd room2BR,1BA$1.13
Madison Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Stonebrook Townhomes I & IITownhome Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
825 10th St NW, Unit Apt #1825 10th St NW2BR,1BA$1.35
Breton Holiday Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.21
Hopson Flats2 bed/Price per Bed2BR,1BA$0.91
239 Ann St NE, Unit 2239 Ann St NE2BR,1BA$1.22
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Rapids

What type of rentals are currently available in Grand Rapids?

There are currently 703 Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI with pricing that ranges from $620 to $5,000. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Grand Rapids ranging from $875 to $8,000.

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 $875 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,133.

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 $720 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $620.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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