Cheap Homes for Rent in Kent County, MI from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Kent County.

property at 145 Eastern Ave NE

$550

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

145 Eastern Ave NE

Grand RapidsMI49503
property at 36 Parkview Dr NE

$950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 15

36 Parkview Dr NE

Grand RapidsMI49503

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property at 411 6th St NW

$1,275 - $2,295

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2 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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411 6th St NW

Grand RapidsMI49504

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property at 662 Lamberton St NE

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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662 Lamberton St NE, Unit 2

662 Lamberton St NE
Grand RapidsMI49505

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Cheapest Available Kent County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent County, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Creek Apartments in the Byron Gaines Caledonia Cascade neighborhood priced from $949. The Globe Apartments in the Center City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 544 sq ft1BR,1BA$949
The Globe Apartments1x1e1BR,1BA$975
Academy ManorStudioStudio,1BA$982
Wingate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
Caledonia EstatesTypical StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,005
Westminster Meadows - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Pineridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Eastland ApartmentsThe FullerStudio,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent County, MI

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kent County area is the $0.86 price per square foot 700 Broadway Ave NW Model at 700 Broadway Ave NW, Unit 1A in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Kent County apartment is the 1404 North Ave NE Model at 1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North starting at $1,300 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kent County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 Broadway Ave NW, Unit 1A700 Broadway Ave NW3BR,2BA$0.86
1404 North Ave NE, Unit 1404 North1404 North Ave NE2BR,1.5BA$0.65
Burton East ApartmentsTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Rolling PinesSugar Pine2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Walnut Hills2 Beds | 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.11
1437 Quarry Ave NW, Unit Spacious 2-bed 1 bath1437 Quarry Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.38
Danbury Place ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.31
Hopson Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rate Per Bed)2BR,1BA$0.98
Windridge Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.33
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed4BR,2BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Kent County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kent County?

There are currently 833 Apartments for Rent in Kent County, MI with pricing that ranges from $640 to $5,000. There are also 214 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kent County ranging from $550 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kent County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kent County ranges from $550 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,823.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kent County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kent County range from $757 to $4,159, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $640.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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