
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ottawa Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (18 Rentals)
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Ottawa Hills, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ottawa Hills Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $950 | $2,500 |
Ottawa Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $975 | $3,265 |
Ottawa Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $945 | $3,070 |
Ottawa Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $835 | $2,895 |
Ottawa Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $971 | $660 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ottawa Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available Ottawa Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ottawa Hills area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Academy Manor priced from $982. Midtown CityZen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Ottawa Hills apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Midtown CityZen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Maryland Park | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa Hills, MI
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa Hills area is the $1.03 price per square foot 317 Union Ave SE Model at 317 Union Ave SE, Unit 2 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Ottawa Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan starting at $1,695 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottawa Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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317 Union Ave SE, Unit 2 | 317 Union Ave SE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
601 Michigan | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Briarlane Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
Freyling Mendels Apartments | 2bed/2bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
25 Lafayette Apartment Homes | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #2 | 725 Michigan St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
The Lofts Apartments | 2 Bedroom-1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Maryland Park | Two Bedroom/ One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOttawa Hills, Grand Rapids, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Ottawa Hills Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ottawa Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ottawa Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ottawa Hills is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Ottawa Hills is Academy Manor which is listed at $1,041, while the average apartment in Ottawa Hills costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ottawa Hills?
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 16 regular apartments in Ottawa Hills 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 Ottawa Hills?
Cheap apartments in Ottawa Hills have an average cost of $496 which is $2,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa Hills.
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