Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East End Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (14 Rentals)

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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2932 Marshall Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49508
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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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43 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lafayette Ave

43 Lafayette AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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South East End, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 $1,000. Burton Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable South East End apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrowhead ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Burton Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1,149
Grand Woods Senior Apartments1BR 1BA - Tax Credit1BR,1BA$1,197
Forest PointeWillow1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East End, MI

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South East End area is the $1.38 price per square foot 326 Cherry St SE Model at 326 Cherry St SE, Unit Unit#2 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South East End apartment is the Batchawana Renovated One BedroomOne Bath Model at The Neighborhood at Englewood starting at $1,465 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Ridgemoor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
326 Cherry St SE, Unit Unit#2326 Cherry St SE1BR,1BA$1.38
The Neighborhood at EnglewoodBatchawana Renovated One BedroomOne Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
1505 Giddings Ave SE, Unit 1-South1505 Giddings Ave SE2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.21
Burton Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Wealthy & SheldonSheldon Two Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.38
The Globe Apartments1x1d1BR,1BA$1.81
Forest PointeWillow1BR,1BA$1.75
549 Logan St SEOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South East End, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East End Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South East End?

The cheapest apartment in South East End is Arrowhead Apartments which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in South East End costs $3,800.

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 4 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 $204 which is $3,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South East End.

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