Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Grand Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Grand View Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand View Place

936 Front AveGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Stockbridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

636 1st St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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600 Douglas
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600 Douglas

600 Douglas St NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
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Cheapest Available West Grand Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Grand area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Lexington School Apartments priced from $525. Leo & Alpine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable West Grand apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington School Apartments2x12BR,1BA$525
Leo & Alpine1Bedroom1BR,1BA$660
Richmond Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom Ridge1BR,1BA$1,270
Barley FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,287
The HendrikStudioStudio,1BA$1,296

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Grand, MI

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Grand 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 West Grand 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 West Grand 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
Lofts on AlabamaThree Bed3BR,1.5BA$2.24
The Plaza ApartmentsIONIA2BR,2BA$1.97
Seven45 StockingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Lexington School Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.64
Leo & Alpine2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
The 616LoftStudio ,1BA$2.12
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$0.93
Barley FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22

Getting Around the West Grand Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Grand Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Grand?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Grand is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Grand?

The cheapest apartment in West Grand is Leo & Alpine which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in West Grand costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Grand?

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 West Grand 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 West Grand?

Cheap apartments in West Grand have an average cost of $159 which is $2,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Grand.

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