
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Community Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $900 (15 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the South East Community area of Grand Rapids.


Studio Park Lofts & Tower

Venue Tower Apartments

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The Globe Apartments

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309 Eastern Ave SE
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South East Community, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South East Community?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South East Community Studio Apartments | $1,377 | $1,202 | $1,760 |
South East Community 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,250 | $2,350 |
South East Community 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,250 | $3,792 |
South East Community 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,295 | $4,580 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South East Community Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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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 Studio unit found at Heritage Place priced from $1,202. Venue Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,233. Here are the most affordable South East Community apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
Venue Tower Apartments | Amber | Studio,1BA | $1,233 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Wealthy & Sheldon | Sheldon Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
College Hill Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Community, MI
As of May 06, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 971 sq. ft. Model at The Brix at Midtown starting at $2,150 with a $2.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
The Brix at Midtown | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 971 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
680 Wealthy St SE, Unit 2A | 680 Wealthy St SE | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Box Board Lofts | 2 Bed 6 | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Arena Place Apartments | Southtown | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Studio Park Lofts & Tower | 121 One Bed Piazza View | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
234 Market Apartments | New Construction 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Best Local Schools in South East Community, Grand Rapids, MI
Southwest Community Campus School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East Community Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South East Community?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South East Community is under $1,730.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South East Community?
The cheapest apartment in South East Community is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in South East Community costs $1,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South East Community?
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 15 regular apartments in South East Community 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 South East Community?
Cheap apartments in South East Community have an average cost of $303 which is $1,647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South East Community.
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