Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Leonard Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (85 Rentals)

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202 Leonard St NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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West Leonard, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Leonard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Leonard area of Grand Rapids, MI is a Studio unit found at Grand Central Lofts priced from $950. 28 Jefferson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable West Leonard apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
28 Jefferson AveA1BR,1BA$950
946-956 Muskegon Ave NW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,100
One SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Highland Place ApartmentsSPACIOUS STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,210
321 Fountain St NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Waters House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,264
Richmond Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom Ridge1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Leonard, MI

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Leonard area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Morton in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value West Leonard apartment is the 228 Morris Ave SE Model at 228 Morris Ave SE, Unit Furnished Upstairs Apartment starting at $1,800 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Leonard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MortonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
228 Morris Ave SE, Unit Furnished Upstairs Apartment228 Morris Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.13
Hopson FlatsReeds4BR,2BA$0.48
2230 Riverside Dr NE, Unit 12230 Riverside Dr NE2BR,1BA$1.48
618 Veto St NW, Unit 2618 Veto St NW4BR,1BA$1.98
The Plaza ApartmentsBOSTWICK2BR,2BA$2.13
THE 616Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed3BR,1BA$1.23
557 Walnut St NE, Unit 557 Walnut St.557 Walnut St NE1BR,1BA$1.99
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom3 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed3BR,2BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Leonard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Leonard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Leonard is under $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Leonard is 28 Jefferson Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in West Leonard costs $2,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Leonard?

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 West Leonard that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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