Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Citizens Action Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $700 (42 Rentals)

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property at 318 Union Ave NE

$1,600 - $1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

318 Union Ave NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Gardens Leonard

1210-1220 Northfield Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Flats

811 Emerald Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1901 Dawson Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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855 Michigan St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oakwood

547 Cherry StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North East Citizens Action Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East Citizens Action area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Academy Manor priced from $982. Westminster Meadows - Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable North East Citizens Action apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, No Walk Out1BR,1BA$1,092
Greenfield Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,156
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,175
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Midtown CityZen1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
Central Park PlaceMadison1BR,1BA$1,309
Aspen LakesOntario1BR,1BA$1,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Citizens Action, MI

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East Citizens Action area is the $1.30 price per square foot 721 Kellogg St SE Model at 721 Kellogg St SE, Unit 1 in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value North East Citizens Action apartment is the The Wren Model at Michigan Meadows starting at $2,150 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the North East Citizens Action neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North East Citizens Action apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
721 Kellogg St SE, Unit 1721 Kellogg St SE3BR,1BA$1.30
Michigan MeadowsThe Wren2BR,2.5BA$1.70
Stonebrook Townhomes I & IITownhome Three Bedroom 1.5 Bat3BR,1.5BA$1.22
Beckwith Place ApartmentsRothbury2BR,1.5BA$1.62
44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath44 Portsmouth Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.21
Mason Street2BD x 1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Wyndham HillCarlisle2BR,2BA$1.60
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.32
Diamond Place I2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
Leonard East Apartments1 Bedroom ADA, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Citizens Action Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North East Citizens Action Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North East Citizens Action Apartment is $1,015 at Westminster Meadows - Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North East Citizens Action Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North East Citizens Action is starting from $1,175 at Oakview Apartments.

What is the most affordable North East Citizens Action Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North East Citizens Action Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stonebrook Townhomes I & II and starts from $1,500.

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