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

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Cheap Apartments in the South East Community area of Grand Rapids.

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,202
Venue Tower ApartmentsAmberStudio,1BA$1,233
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
Wealthy & SheldonSheldon StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
College Hill ApartmentsStudio RenovatedStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
The Brix at Midtown2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 971 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$2.21
680 Wealthy St SE, Unit 2A680 Wealthy St SE2BR,1BA$2.81
Madison Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1.74
Box Board Lofts2 Bed 62BR,1BA$2.51
Arena Place ApartmentsSouthtown1BR,1BA$2.55
Studio Park Lofts & Tower121 One Bed Piazza View1BR,1BA$2.95
234 Market ApartmentsNew Construction 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Heritage PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

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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

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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