
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (57 Rentals)
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1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2

1591 Plainfield Ave NE

28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

310 Gold Ave NW, Unit 4

Grand Central Lofts

Westminster Meadows - Senior

Academy Manor

111 Sweet St NE

111 Sweet St NE
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655 Broadway Ave NW

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1065 Caulfield Ave SW

736 North Ave NE

306 Hollister Ave SE
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111 Sweet St NE

719 Delaware St SE

234 Market Apartments

Lofts at the Kendall

1054 Lafayette Ave SE

743 Neland Ave SE

Midtown CityZen
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130 College Ave NE

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Maryland Park

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Midtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Grand Rapids?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Grand Rapids Studio Apartments | $1,341 | $950 | $2,500 |
Midtown Grand Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $900 | $4,250 |
Midtown Grand Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $975 | $3,950 |
Midtown Grand Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $720 | $3,694 |
Midtown Grand Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $620 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Midtown Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Grand Rapids area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Lexington School Apartments priced from $525. Westminster Meadows - Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Midtown Grand Rapids apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Leonard East Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Grand Rapids, MI
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Grand Rapids area is the $1.42 price per square foot 151 Palmer St NE Model at 151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Midtown Grand Rapids apartment is the 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats starting at $740 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs | 151 Palmer St NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Trowbridge Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2 | 1402 North Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Best Local Schools in Midtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Central Grand Rapids, MI. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Grand Rapids Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Grand Rapids?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Grand Rapids is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Grand Rapids?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Grand Rapids is Westminster Meadows - Senior which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Midtown Grand Rapids costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Grand Rapids?
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 24 regular apartments in Midtown Grand Rapids 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 Midtown Grand Rapids?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Grand Rapids have an average cost of $399 which is $3,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Grand Rapids.
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