Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Area Grand Rapids, MI from $900 (10 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Madison Area area of Grand Rapids.

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Grand City Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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550 Paris
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Paris

550 Paris Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Sheldon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheldon Apartments

1010 Sheldon Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507
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Southgate Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate Senior Living

438 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madison Area area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Heritage Place priced from $1,202. Wealthy & Sheldon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Madison Area apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,202
Wealthy & SheldonSheldon StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
College Hill ApartmentsStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Area, MI

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison Area area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 971 sq. ft. Model at The Brix at Midtown in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Madison Area apartment is the 680 Wealthy St SE Model at 680 Wealthy St SE, Unit 2A starting at $2,600 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brix at Midtown2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 971 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$2.21
680 Wealthy St SE, Unit 2A680 Wealthy St SE2BR,1BA$2.81
Madison Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
601 BondThe Ionia1BR,1BA$2.54
Box Board Lofts2 Bed 62BR,1BA$2.46
Arena Place ApartmentsSouthtown1BR,1BA$2.55
Studio Park Lofts & Tower121 One Bed Piazza View1BR,1BA$2.95
234 Market ApartmentsNew Construction 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Heritage PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79
College Hill ApartmentsStudio RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Madison Area Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Madison Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madison Area is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison Area?

The cheapest apartment in Madison Area is Wealthy & Sheldon which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Madison Area costs $2,102.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison Area?

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 13 regular apartments in Madison Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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