Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swan Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $600 (47 Rentals)

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810 Hovey St SW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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157 Lane Ave NW

Grand RapidsMI49504
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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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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Grand City Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand City Heights

333 Commerce Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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123 Division Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Division Ave S

123 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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One South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One South

41 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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600 Douglas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 Douglas

600 Douglas St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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One Oakes
2 Bedroom Apartments

One Oakes

1-5 Oakes St SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Swan, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swan area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at 234 Market Apartments priced from $1,155. Bridge Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Swan apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,155
Bridge Street LoftsStudio - 451 sfStudio,1BA$1,165
Box Board LoftsStudio AltBStudio,1BA$1,220
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
Venue Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,269
The HendrikStudioStudio,1BA$1,296
Lofts on AlabamaStudioStudio,1BA$1,313
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,350
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,494

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swan, MI

As of November 27, 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 1114 3rd St NW Model at 1114 3rd St NW, Unit Unit -01 - Downstairs starting at $1,499 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
937 Fulton St WStandard Townhome4BR,4.5BA$1.61
1114 3rd St NW, Unit Unit -01 - Downstairs1114 3rd St NW3BR,1BA$1.15
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Arena Place Apartments2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.08
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.94
Lofts on Ionia403 2B2B2BR,1BA$2.00
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Globe Apartments1x1d1BR,1BA$1.81
306 Gold Ave NW, Unit 306 gold306 Gold Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.56
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swan, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #18

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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 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 $1,494.

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 $2,700.

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 14 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 $130 which is $2,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swan.

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