
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (22 Rentals)
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1245 Euclid Ave SE

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Grand Central Lofts

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Academy Manor

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South Hill - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids
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South Hill, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Hill Studio Apartments | $1,336 | $950 | $2,500 |
South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $895 | $3,500 |
South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $945 | $3,570 |
South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $720 | $3,674 |
South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $620 | $3,215 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Hill Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cheapest Available South Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Hill area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Burton Square Apartments priced from $975. Academy Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $982. Here are the most affordable South Hill apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Academy Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $982 |
Diamond Place I | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
549 Logan St SE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill, MI
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Hill area is the $1.31 price per square foot 726 Lake Dr SE Model at 726 Lake Dr SE, Unit B in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value South Hill apartment is the 3 bed/Price per Bed Model at Hopson Flats starting at $740 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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726 Lake Dr SE, Unit B | 726 Lake Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
The 616 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Seven45 Stocking | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
1505 Giddings Ave SE, Unit 1-South | 1505 Giddings Ave SE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
429 Shirley St NE, Unit 1 | 429 Shirley St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
725 Michigan St NE, Unit #1 | 725 Michigan St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Burton Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Hill, Grand Rapids, MI
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan, including Grand Rapids. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the South Hill Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Hill is under $1,233.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in South Hill is Burton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in South Hill costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Hill?
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 26 regular apartments in South Hill 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 Hill?
Cheap apartments in South Hill have an average cost of $295 which is $3,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill.
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