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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Swan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $995 | $3,700 |
| Swan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $890 | $5,000 |
| Swan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $742 | $2,548 |
| Swan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $642 | $3,300 |
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Swan Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
See all Apartments in Grand RapidsThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Swan area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Globe Apartments priced from $975. 234 Market Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Swan apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1e | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| 234 Market Apartments | Micro Apartment Style H | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| Grand Central Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Hendrik | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Bridge Street Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 617 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swan area is the $1.95 price per square foot 851 Watson St SW Model at 851 Watson St SW, Unit 1 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Swan apartment is the 03 Style - 2 Bedroom Model at The Gallery starting at $1,915 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 851 Watson St SW, Unit 1 | 851 Watson St SW | 4BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| The Gallery | 03 Style - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Seven45 Stocking | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Arena Place Apartments | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 618 Veto St NW | 618 Veto St NW | 4BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 601 West | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Hopson Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed) | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Globe Apartments | 1x1c | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Bridge Street Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 617 sf | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Swan is under $1,489.
The cheapest apartment in Swan is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Swan costs $2,020.
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 25 regular apartments in Swan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Swan have an average cost of $264 which is $1,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swan.
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