
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the John Bell Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (10 Rentals)
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John Bell Park, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in John Bell Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bell Park Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $950 | $2,500 |
| John Bell Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $950 | $2,670 |
| John Bell Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $914 | $3,600 |
| John Bell Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $740 | $2,864 |
| John Bell Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $613 | $3,204 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Grand Central Lofts priced from $1,150. Bridge Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,159. Here are the most affordable John Bell Park apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Bridge Street Lofts | Studio - 414 sf | Studio,1BA | $1,159 |
| 25 La Belle St SW | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in John Bell Park, MI
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the John Bell Park area is the $0.48 price per square foot Rouge Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $644. The second greatest value John Bell Park apartment is the Walk Through Model at Bayberry Pointe Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the John Bell Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for John Bell Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopson Flats | Rouge | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| Bayberry Pointe Apartments | Walk Through | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Trowbridge Flats | 2 bedroom 2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| City View Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Lofts Apartments | 2 Bedroom-1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| THE 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| North Hillburn Apartments | Standard 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
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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 $1,321.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in John Bell Park?
The cheapest apartment in John Bell Park is Grand Central Lofts which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in John Bell Park costs $1,900.
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 19 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 $385 which is $1,515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in John Bell Park.
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The Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI
Written by: Mike Heuer
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