Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (76 Rentals)

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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B
$925
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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

28 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand Central Lofts
$950 - $1,850
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$485 - $1,385
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$465
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$950 - $1,850
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Grand Central Lofts

100 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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property at 921 4th St NW

$1,050 - $1,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Mar 6

921 4th St NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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Richmond Hills Apartments
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$1,190 - $1,565
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$1,160 - $1,535
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$1,190 - $1,565
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Richmond Hills Apartments

1422 Preston Ridge St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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848 Crescent St NE
$1,195 - $1,910
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

848 Crescent St NE

848 Crescent St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Emerald Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Flats

811 Emerald Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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432 Fountain Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

432 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Holiday Gardens Leonard
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Gardens Leonard

1210-1220 Northfield Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505
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North Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Grand Rapids area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Northview Harbor - Grand Rapids, MI priced from $925. The Orchards at Four Mile has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable North Grand Rapids apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northview Harbor - Grand Rapids, MIArtisan (Studio)Studio,1BA$925
The Orchards at Four Mile1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$980
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Apple Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$986
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,055
Royal Glen ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living Meets Hassle Free LeasingStudio XLStudio,1BA$1,075
York Creek Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath - 834 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,079
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Grand Rapids, MI

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Grand Rapids area is the $0.65 price per square foot 1404 North Ave NE Model at 1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value North Grand Rapids apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Bayberry Pointe Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the John Bell Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North1404 North Ave NE2BR,1.5BA$0.65
Bayberry Pointe ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.39
Rolling PinesSugar Pine2BR,1.5BA$1.14
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Lamberton LakeThe Heron2BR,1BA$1.45
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.96
Oakview Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.43
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Grand Rapids Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Grand Rapids?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Grand Rapids is under $1,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Grand Rapids?

The cheapest apartment in North Grand Rapids is Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in North Grand Rapids costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 45 regular apartments in North 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 North Grand Rapids?

Cheap apartments in North Grand Rapids have an average cost of $212 which is $1,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Grand Rapids.

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