Kent County Apartments for Rent

Curvy pedestrian bridges, riverwalks, and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and clubs make downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan a fun and dynamic city to catch a concert, window-shop, dine at a café, or go dancing in the nightclubs. Grand Rapids is the county seat for Kent County and it is the second largest city in the state.

Kent County was formed in 1831. It is a beautiful county and a river runs through it – the Grand River, specifically. The Grand River is the largest river in Michigan and it empties into Lake Michigan. Kent County celebrates its beautiful natural resources with a wide variety of park space. Millennium Park contains 1,500 acres of sandy beaches, a spray park, picnic areas, and paved trails. Riverside Park is perfect for launching your boat or playing a game of disc golf. Several of Kent County’s 37 parks feature cross-country skiing. Windmill Island Gardens is a unique 30-acre park with a Dutch windmill and gorgeous flowers, shops, and even a street organ.

Kent County is not only a great place to play, but it is also a great place to work. Several major corporations are headquartered in Kent County, including Gordon Food Service, Amway, Bissell, and Spartan Stores. Colleges and universities include Western Michigan University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and Ferris State University.