Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swan Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $500 (52 Rentals)

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 30

411 6th St NW, Unit 2

411 6th St NW
Grand RapidsMI49504
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The Waters Center
$1,500 - $2,500
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The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Klingman Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Klingman Lofts

400 Ionia Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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Baker Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Lofts

40 Logan St SWGrand 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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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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600 Douglas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 Douglas

600 Douglas St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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139 Pearl St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

139 Pearl St NW

139 Pearl St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
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The Studio Park Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Studio Park Tower

120 SW Ottawa AveGrand 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 Grand Central Lofts priced from $950. 234 Market Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Swan apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
234 Market ApartmentsMicro Apartment Style HStudio,1BA$1,135
One SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
The Gallery Apartments01 Style - StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Box Board LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,470
The MortonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,535
1 Oakes St SW1/11BR,1BA$1,550
Venue Tower Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,579

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swan, MI

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swan area is the $0.49 price per square foot Reeds Model at Hopson Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $657. The second greatest value Swan apartment is the JEFFERSON Model at The Plaza Apartments starting at $2,230 with a $2.06 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.
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.49
The Plaza ApartmentsJEFFERSON2BR,2BA$2.06
Seven45 StockingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
THE 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
The RoweB1BR,1BA$2.38
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed3BR,1BA$1.23
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$2.07
1 Oakes St SW1/11BR,1BA$2.38
The MortonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.24

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

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 $1,579.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swan?

The cheapest apartment in Swan is Seven45 Stocking which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Swan costs $2,095.

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 12 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 $295 which is $1,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swan.

Expert Rental Resources

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I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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The city of Grand Rapids has a growing population of about 203,000, while the greater metropolitan area, including the city, has about 1.2 million residents.

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