Cheap Apartments for Rent in the John Bell Park Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (9 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at 28 Jefferson Ave priced from $950. One South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable John Bell Park apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
28 Jefferson AveA1BR,1BA$950
One SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in John Bell Park, MI

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the John Bell Park area is the $0.48 price per square foot Reeds Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $648. The second greatest value John Bell Park apartment is the JEFFERSON Model at The Plaza Apartments starting at $2,230 with a $2.06 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.
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.48
The Plaza ApartmentsJEFFERSON2BR,2BA$2.06
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
THE 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
North Hillburn Apartments1 Bedroom with Small Loft1BR,1BA$1.85
Waters House Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.01
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$2.07
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.67
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.27
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,396.

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

The cheapest apartment in John Bell Park is 28 Jefferson Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in John Bell Park costs $1,895.

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 15 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 $479 which is $1,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in John Bell Park.

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