Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Community Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $900 (17 Rentals)

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Grand City Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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550 Paris
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Paris

550 Paris Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Sheldon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheldon Apartments

1010 Sheldon Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507
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Southgate Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate Senior Living

438 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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South East Community, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South East Community Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South East Community area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 549 Logan St SE priced from $1,100. The Globe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable South East Community apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
234 Market Apartments1Bed 1Bath Style C1BR,1BA$1,410
Box Board Lofts1 Bed Alt B21BR,1BA$1,555
Wealthy & SheldonWealthy Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Community, MI

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South East Community area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value South East Community apartment is the Sheldon Two Bedrooms Model at Wealthy & Sheldon starting at $1,800 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South East Community apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
Wealthy & SheldonSheldon Two Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.38
The Globe Apartments1x1d1BR,1BA$1.81
680 Wealthy St SE, Unit 2B680 Wealthy St SE1BR,1BA$3.01
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.83
234 Market ApartmentsNew Construction 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Box Board Lofts1 Bed 161BR,1BA$3.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South East Community, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East Community Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South East Community Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South East Community Apartment is $1,100 at 549 Logan St SE.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South East Community Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South East Community is starting from $1,250 at The Globe Apartments.

What is the most affordable South East Community Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South East Community Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Globe Apartments and starts from $2,063.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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