Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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Midtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington School Apartments2x12BR,1BA$525
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Lafayette Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,075
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,085
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
Midtown CityZenStudioStudio,1BA$1,173
Venue Tower ApartmentsAmberStudio,1BA$1,187

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Grand Rapids, MI

As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Grand Rapids area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2bed/2bath Model at Historic Kingsley Building in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Midtown Grand Rapids apartment is the 151 Palmer St NE Model at 151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs starting at $1,800 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Historic Kingsley Building2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.34
151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs151 Palmer St NE3BR,1BA$1.42
Trowbridge Flats2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.62
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1429 Shirley St NE2BR,1BA$1.53
429 Shirley St NETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Hopson Flats2 bed/Price per Bed2BR,1BA$0.91
Lexington School Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.64
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.41
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.93
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Grand Rapids

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Grand Rapids?

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Grand Rapids, MI with pricing that ranges from $660 to $5,000. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Grand Rapids ranging from $1,000 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown Grand Rapids?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown Grand Rapids ranges from $1,000 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,182.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown Grand Rapids?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown Grand Rapids range from $720 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $660.

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