
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MN from $500 (22 Rentals)
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Ivy Manor Apartments

321 6th St

1022 Comstock Dr

109 3rd Ave

12244 2nd St

207 Cedar St NE

Meadowview Apartments

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5739 Marble Ave

Meadowbrook Apartments

201 N 5th Ave W
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CROSBY COUNTRY APARTMENTS

405 8th St S
Grand Rapids, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Rapids?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand Rapids Studio Apartments | $843 | $585 | $1,175 |
Grand Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $903 | $595 | $1,590 |
Grand Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $750 | $1,885 |
Grand Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $1,260 | $1,575 |
Grand Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Grand Rapids, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadowview Apartments priced from $700. Mountain Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Rapids apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meadowview Apartments | 1 Bdr-Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Mountain Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
Alice Nettell Towers | 1 Bedroom | Studio, | $741 |
5739 Marble Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Meadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Rapids, MN and Nearby
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Rapids area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Grand Rapids apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at River South Apartments starting at $1,240 with a $1.44 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
River South Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
The Virginian Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Cedar Street Complex | H/C 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Alice Nettell Towers | 1 Bedroom | Studio , | $0.99 |
Meadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
5739 Marble Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bdr - Subsidized | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Deering Manor - Section 8: 62+ ,Handicapped, | Deering Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath. | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Mountain Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Getting Around Grand Rapids, MN
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Rapids Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Rapids Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Rapids Apartment is $700 at Meadowview Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Grand Rapids Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Grand Rapids is starting from $750 at Meadowview Apartments.
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