Cheap Apartments for Rent in the John Bell Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $612 (51 Rentals)

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The Waters Center
$1,500 - $2,300
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1122 Sibley St NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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John Bell Park, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available John Bell Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the John Bell Park area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Grand Central Lofts priced from $950. 25 La Belle St SW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable John Bell Park apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Richmond Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom Ridge1BR,1BA$1,235
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
VerdantElevated on Bridge Street - StudioStudio,1BA$1,325
The MortonStudioStudio,1BA$1,335
Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,361
The Highlands ApartmentsStudio- RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,380
Trowbridge FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in John Bell Park, MI

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the John Bell Park area is the $1.95 price per square foot B1 Model at Savannah at Waterford Village in the in the John Bell Park neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value John Bell Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Seven45 Stocking starting at $1,545 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for John Bell Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Savannah at Waterford VillageB12BR,2BA$1.95
Seven45 Stocking2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Hopson FlatsGrand2BR,1BA$1.05
Arena Place Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.95
One SouthTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.06
357 Madison Ave. SE #F2Two Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
North Hillburn ApartmentsLarge Standard 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Waters House Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.95
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.99
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.62

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including John Bell Park, Grand Rapids, and the greater Grand Rapids area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap John Bell Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in John Bell Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in John Bell Park is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in John Bell Park?

The cheapest apartment in John Bell Park is Southview Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in John Bell Park costs $1,639.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in John Bell Park?

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 30 regular apartments in John Bell Park 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 John Bell Park?

Cheap apartments in John Bell Park have an average cost of $492 which is $1,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in John Bell Park.

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