Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Grand Rapids Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (81 Rentals)

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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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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 Studio unit found at Academy Manor priced from $982. The Orchards at Four Mile has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable North Grand Rapids apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
The Orchards at Four Mile1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$990
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Alpine Slopes Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Apple Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,041
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,055
Royal Glen ApartmentsStudio XLStudio,1BA$1,075
Pineridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Grand Rapids, MI

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Grand Rapids area is the $1.39 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Bayberry Pointe Apartments in the in the John Bell Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value North Grand Rapids apartment is the Sugar Pine Model at Rolling Pines starting at $1,525 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the North Grand Rapids 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.
Bayberry Pointe ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.39
Rolling PinesSugar Pine2BR,1.5BA$1.18
44 Portsmouth Pl NE, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bath44 Portsmouth Pl NE2BR,1BA$1.21
Churchill Place ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.53
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
1437 Quarry Ave NW, Unit Spacious 2-bed 1 bath1437 Quarry Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.38
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.94
Oakview Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath - 890 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.32
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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Grand Rapids. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,090.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Grand Rapids is The Orchards at Four Mile which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in North Grand Rapids costs $2,077.

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 33 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 $330 which is $1,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Grand Rapids.

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