
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swan Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Swan, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Swan Studio Apartments | $1,362 | $950 | $2,500 |
Swan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,045 | $4,250 |
Swan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $945 | $3,505 |
Swan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $825 | $2,800 |
Swan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $660 | $3,215 |
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Cheapest Available Swan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swan area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Lexington School Apartments priced from $525. The Globe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Swan apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
The Globe Apartments | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Barley Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swan, MI
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swan area is the $1.61 price per square foot Standard Townhome Model at 937 Fulton St W in the in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Swan apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at The Anthony starting at $2,400 with a $1.86 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. |
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937 Fulton St W | Standard Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $1.61 |
The Anthony | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
The Plaza Apartments | IONIA | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Gallery | 07 Style - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
Grand Central Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Globe Apartments | 1x1d | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSwan, Grand Rapids, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Swan Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Swan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Swan is under $1,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swan?
The cheapest apartment in Swan is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Swan costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swan?
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 7 regular apartments in Swan 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 Swan?
Cheap apartments in Swan have an average cost of $199 which is $2,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swan.
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