
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (69 Rentals)
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HoM Flats at Maynard

1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2

1591 Plainfield Ave NE

Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community

Northview Harbor - Grand Rapids, MI

28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

Grand Central Lofts
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Westminster Meadows - Senior

The Orchards at Four Mile

Academy Manor

Pineridge Apartments

111 Sweet St NE

111 Sweet St NE

546 Nordberg Ave NW

Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes

310 Gold Ave NW, Unit 4
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Diamond Place I

Orchard Place

Lafayette Apartment Homes

Oakview Apartments

Leonard East Apartments

736 North Ave NE

655 Broadway Ave NW

922 Hovey St SW
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111 Sweet St NE

Victory On Leonard

Lofts at the Kendall

801 Crosby St NW

Midtown CityZen

Southview Apartments

Lofts on Grove

Maryland Park
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North Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Grand Rapids?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Grand Rapids Studio Apartments | $1,334 | $925 | $2,500 |
North Grand Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $700 | $4,250 |
North Grand Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $779 | $3,950 |
North Grand Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $720 | $3,768 |
North Grand Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $620 | $4,017 |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Lexington School Apartments priced from $525. Leo & Alpine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable North 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 |
Leo & Alpine | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
Westminster Meadows - Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
The Orchards at Four Mile | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Oakview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 760 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Grand Rapids, MI
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Grand Rapids area is the $0.98 price per square foot Mohave Model at The Valley in the in the North Grand Rapids neighborhood starting from $1,951. The second greatest value North Grand Rapids apartment is the 726 Lake Dr SE Model at 726 Lake Dr SE, Unit B starting at $1,700 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Valley | Mohave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
726 Lake Dr SE, Unit B | 726 Lake Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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 |
Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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 |
Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
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Getting Around the North Grand Rapids Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
3 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Grand Rapids?
The cheapest apartment in North Grand Rapids is Leo & Alpine which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in North Grand Rapids costs $2,147.
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 30 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 $289 which is $1,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Grand Rapids.
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