Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Connection Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $900 (6 Rentals)

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Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Connection Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Connection area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community priced from $903. Venue Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,233. Here are the most affordable Westside Connection apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marsh Ridge - A Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$903
Venue Tower ApartmentsAmberStudio,1BA$1,233
Richmond Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom Court1BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Connection, MI

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside Connection area is the $1.98 price per square foot IONIA Model at The Plaza Apartments in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Westside Connection apartment is the The Bond Model at 601 Bond starting at $2,525 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Connection apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Plaza ApartmentsIONIA2BR,2BA$1.98
601 BondThe Bond2BR,2BA$2.52
Savannah at Waterford VillageA11BR,1BA$2.23
HoM Flats at MaynardTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.93
Icon on BondBostonian1BR,1BA$2.11
Villa Maria 62 and Over Retirement CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.34
North Hillburn ApartmentsLarge Standard 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Marsh Ridge - A Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Richmond Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom Court1BR,1BA$2.03
Arena Place ApartmentsSouthtown1BR,1BA$2.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westside Connection Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Connection Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Connection?

The cheapest apartment in Westside Connection is Marsh Ridge - A Senior Community which is listed at $903, while the average apartment in Westside Connection costs $2,103.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside Connection?

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 4 regular apartments in Westside Connection that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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