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

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Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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333 Commerce Ave 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington School Apartments2x12BR,1BA$525
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
Barley FlatsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
937 Fulton St WStandard Townhome4BR,4.5BA$1.61
The Anthony4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.86
Hopson Flats3 bed/Price per Bed3BR,1BA$0.65
The Plaza ApartmentsIONIA2BR,2BA$1.97
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
The Gallery07 Style - 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.01
Lexington School Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.64
Grand Central LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Globe Apartments1x1d1BR,1BA$1.81
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 #24

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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