Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swan Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $612 (54 Rentals)

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The Waters Center
$1,500 - $2,300
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$1,500 - $2,300
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

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
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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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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. 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
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Globe Apartments2x1a2BR,1BA$1,250
VerdantElevated on Bridge Street - StudioStudio,1BA$1,325
The MortonStudioStudio,1BA$1,335
234 Market Apartments1Bed 1Bath Style C1BR,1BA$1,410
City View Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
1 Oakes St SW1/11BR,1BA$1,525
Venue Tower Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,535
Seven45 Stocking2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,545
Residences at 111Unit J Workforce Housing Unit*1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swan, MI

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swan area is the $2.00 price per square foot 700 Broadway Ave NW Model at 700 Broadway Ave NW in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Swan apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Seven45 Stocking starting at $1,545 with a $1.48 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.
700 Broadway Ave NW700 Broadway Ave NW3BR,1BA$2.00
Seven45 Stocking2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Hopson FlatsGrand2BR,1BA$1.10
Arena Place Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.95
One SouthTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.06
Icon on BondBostonian1BR,1BA$2.22
City View Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$2.07
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.24

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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 $1,599.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swan?

The cheapest apartment in Swan is The Globe Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Swan costs $1,710.

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 21 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 $503 which is $1,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swan.

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