Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Community Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Southtown Lofts
$1,100 - $1,295
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Southtown Lofts

640 Eastern Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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550 Paris
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

550 Paris

550 Paris Ave SEGrand 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 The Globe Apartments priced from $975. Southtown Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable South East Community apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$975
Southtown LoftsOne Bedroom Style D1BR,1BA$1,100
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Community, MI

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South East Community area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed) Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $747. The second greatest value South East Community apartment is the 2Bed 2Bath Style I Model at 234 Market Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.82 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 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)3BR,1BA$0.66
234 Market Apartments2Bed 2Bath Style I2BR,2BA$1.82
The Globe Apartments1x1c1BR,1BA$1.77
611 Evans St SE, Unit 3 Floor Fully furnished611 Evans St SE1BR,1BA$2.57
Southtown LoftsOne Bedroom Style C1BR,1BA$2.06
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.00
Wealthy & SheldonWealthy StudioStudio ,1BA$3.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East Community Apartments

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 $975, while the average apartment in South East Community costs $1,712.

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 8 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 $373 which is $1,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South East Community.

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