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The Waters Center
$1,500 - $2,500
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161 Ottawa Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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 234 Market Apartments priced from $1,060. Grand Central Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable John Bell Park apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,060
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
The CurrentStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The HendrikStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Richmond Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,205
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
Gateway at BelknapStudioStudio,1BA$1,259
Heritage Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in John Bell Park, MI

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the John Bell Park area is the $1.39 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Bayberry Pointe Apartments in the in the John Bell Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value John Bell Park apartment is the 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,846 with a $2.19 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.
Bayberry Pointe ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.39
Trowbridge Flats4 bedroom 2 bathroom4BR,2BA$2.19
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.94
THE 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
North Hillburn ApartmentsLarge Standard 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
City View Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$2.07
The MortonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.73
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.28

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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 $1,294.

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 $2,000.

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 28 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 $472 which is $1,528 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

I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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