Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Leonard Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $400 (29 Rentals)
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West Leonard, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Leonard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Leonard Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $950 | $2,500 |
West Leonard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $900 | $4,250 |
West Leonard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $975 | $3,950 |
West Leonard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $720 | $2,800 |
West Leonard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $620 | $3,215 |
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Cheapest Available West Leonard Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Leonard 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 Leonard apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
Leo & Alpine | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Lafayette Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Heritage Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
Richmond Hills Apartments | One Bedroom Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Waters House Apartments | Atlanta | Studio,1BA | $1,271 |
Barley Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Leonard, MI
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Leonard 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 Leonard apartment is the 151 Palmer St NE Model at 151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs starting at $1,800 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Leonard apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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937 Fulton St W | Standard Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $1.61 |
151 Palmer St NE, Unit 151 Palmer NE Downstairs | 151 Palmer St NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Hopson Flats | 3 bed/Price per Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Trowbridge Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2 | 1402 North Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - Price Per Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
28 Jefferson Ave SE, Unit B | 28 Jefferson Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $1,287.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Leonard?
The cheapest apartment in West Leonard is Leo & Alpine which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in West Leonard costs $1,895.
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 22 regular apartments in West Leonard 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 Leonard?
Cheap apartments in West Leonard have an average cost of $208 which is $1,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Leonard.
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