
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East End Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (14 Rentals)
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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 | $1,248 | $878 | $1,490 |
South East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $975 | $2,100 |
South East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,095 | $2,535 |
South East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $1,350 | $2,300 |
South East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $865 | $2,750 |
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arrowhead Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Burton Square Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Grand Woods Senior Apartments | 1BR 1BA - Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
Forest Pointe | Willow | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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326 Cherry St SE, Unit Unit#2 | 326 Cherry St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Neighborhood at Englewood | Batchawana Renovated One BedroomOne Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1505 Giddings Ave SE, Unit 1-South | 1505 Giddings Ave SE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
Danbury Place Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Burton Square Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Wealthy & Sheldon | Sheldon Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
The Globe Apartments | 1x1d | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Forest Pointe | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth East End, Grand Rapids, MI
Ranked #36
Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 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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