
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East End Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (23 Rentals)
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Grand Central Lofts

Regency Park Apartments

Burton Square Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

Forest Pointe

Freyling Mendels Apartments
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452 Oakdale St SE

918 M.L.K. Jr St SE

613 Fuller Ave SE

Samaritas Affordable Senior Living (55+)
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Pheasant Ridge Apartments
South East End, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South East End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South East End Studio Apartments | $1,284 | $950 | $1,710 |
South East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $895 | $3,265 |
South East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,095 | $3,070 |
South East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $1,345 | $2,100 |
South East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South East End Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available South East End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South East End area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Arrowhead Apartments priced from $975. Pheasant Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable South East End apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arrowhead Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Pheasant Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Highland Place Apartments | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East End, MI
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South East End 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 South East End apartment is the 256 Union Ave SE Model at 256 Union Ave SE, Unit 1 Historic District starting at $2,495 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South East End 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 |
256 Union Ave SE, Unit 1 Historic District | 256 Union Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Madison Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Globe Apartments | 1x1d | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Pheasant Ridge Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Forest Pointe | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Freyling Mendels Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth East End, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #33
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South East End, Grand Rapids, MI
Mulick Park Elementary School
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Getting Around the South East End Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South East End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South East End is under $1,370.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South East End?
The cheapest apartment in South East End is Pheasant Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in South East End costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South East End?
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 End 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 End?
Cheap apartments in South East End have an average cost of $125 which is $2,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South East End.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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