Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $300 (63 Rentals)

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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B
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28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B

28 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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property at 921 4th St NW

$1,050 - $1,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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921 4th St NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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property at 655 High St SW

$1,200 - $1,500

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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655 High St SW

Grand RapidsMI49503
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Atlantis House
4 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantis House

429-431 Washington StGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Emerald Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Flats

811 Emerald Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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432 Fountain Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Fountain Apartments

432 Fountain St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

143-145 Lafayette Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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101 South Division Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 South Division Lofts

101 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lofts on Prospect
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Prospect

253 Prospect Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Heritage Collection
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Collection

68 Ransom Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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South Hill, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 The Globe 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Diamond Place I1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Southtown LoftsOne Bedroom Style D1BR,1BA$1,100
Grand Central LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Midtown CityZen1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
25 La Belle St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
The HendrikStudioStudio,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill, MI

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hill area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 601 Michigan in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value South Hill apartment is the The Thornapple Model at Mason Street Townhomes starting at $1,745 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Michigan Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
601 MichiganTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Mason Street TownhomesThe Thornapple2BR,2BA$1.62
519 Lydia St NE, Unit Lydia G.R519 Lydia St NE3BR,1BA$1.61
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.97
607 Fulton St ETwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
The Globe Apartments1x1c1BR,1BA$1.77
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.73
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B28 Jefferson Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.54
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.28

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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!

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 $1,190.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hill?

The cheapest apartment in South Hill is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in South Hill costs $1,930.

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 39 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 $217 which is $1,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill.

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