Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison Area Grand Rapids, MI from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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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 Lafayette Apartment Homes priced from $1,075. 549 Logan St SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Madison Area apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Area, MI

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison Area area is the $2.00 price per square foot Four Bed Model at 607 Fulton St E in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Madison Area apartment is the 2 Bed Model at 139 Pearl St NW starting at $1,950 with a $2.54 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.
607 Fulton St EFour Bed4BR,1BA$2.00
139 Pearl St NW2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.54
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Wealthy & SheldonSheldon Two Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.38
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.83
Bradford StationD1BR,1BA$2.40
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison Area?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Madison Area, MI with pricing that ranges from $950 to $2,390. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison Area ranging from $1,350 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Madison Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison Area ranges from $1,350 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,283.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Madison Area?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Madison Area range from $1,350 to $2,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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