
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Michigan Street Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (17 Rentals)
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Westminster Meadows - Senior

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Michigan Street, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Michigan Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Michigan Street Studio Apartments | $1,307 | $875 | $1,601 |
Michigan Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $975 | $2,700 |
Michigan Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,095 | $3,544 |
Michigan Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,595 | $4,458 |
Michigan Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,000 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Michigan Street Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Michigan Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Michigan Street area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Westminster Meadows - Senior priced from $975. Diamond Place I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,048. Here are the most affordable Michigan Street apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan Street, MI
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Michigan Street area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 1522 sq. ft. Model at The Brix at Midtown in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,579. The second greatest value Michigan Street apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats starting at $2,180 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Michigan Street apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Brix at Midtown | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 1522 sq. ft. | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Trowbridge Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
726 Lake Dr SE, Unit B | 726 Lake Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1 | 429 Shirley St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Briarlane Apartments | One Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
113 Packard Ave SE, Unit Apt 2 | 113 Packard Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom w/ Patio Option | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Michigan Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Michigan Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Michigan Street is under $1,271.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Michigan Street?
The cheapest apartment in Michigan Street is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Michigan Street costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Michigan Street?
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 6 regular apartments in Michigan Street 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 Michigan Street?
Cheap apartments in Michigan Street have an average cost of $729 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Michigan Street.
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