Houses for Rent Under- $800 in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MI Houses for Rent

Grand Rapids offers apartments for rent throughout Michigan's second-largest city, situated along the Grand River just 25 miles east of Lake Michigan. The city, recognized nationally for its craft beer production, maintains strong ties to its furniture-making heritage. Residents benefit from a diverse economy supported by healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and education sectors, with major employers including Corewell Health and Meijer.

Apartment communities in Grand Rapids provide access to cultural destinations like Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Art Museum, and the annual ArtPrize competition that transforms downtown each fall. The city features distinctive areas from the architecturally significant Heritage Hill district to developments near the Medical Mile. With average rent for a one-bedroom apartment at $1,327, Grand Rapids offers metropolitan amenities including dining options, Van Andel Arena events, and recreational opportunities at nearby parks and Lake Michigan shores.

Why Grand Rapids?

Located 40 miles outside of Lake Michigan, giving residents access to beach fun
Nicknamed the “Furniture City” and includes major manufacturers of office furniture like American Seating, Haworth, Herman Miller, and Steelcase
A city that prizes art with Alexander Calder’s “La Grande Vitesse” sculpture acting as the symbol of the city
Kids will love visiting the zoo at John Ball Park, which was the first zoo in Michigan to become an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Sixth most popular fishing city, according to Field and Stream magazine
Home of former president Gerald Ford, along with Chris Van Allsburg, who chose Grand Rapids for the setting of his book The Polar Express

Renting in Grand Rapids

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 430 Sq Ft $1,121 / mo
1 Bedroom 685 Sq Ft $1,350 / mo
2 Bedrooms 994 Sq Ft $1,586 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,381 Sq Ft $2,149 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,347 Sq Ft $2,997 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
East Leonard Heights 684 Sq Ft $1,141/mo
Wingate 549 Sq Ft $1,201/mo
Highland Park 613 Sq Ft $1,257/mo
Madison Area 642 Sq Ft $1,264/mo
Northeast Grand Rapids 696 Sq Ft $1,291/mo
Millbrook 779 Sq Ft $1,293/mo
North Quarter 622 Sq Ft $1,327/mo
Heritage Hill 616 Sq Ft $1,332/mo
Westside Connection 695 Sq Ft $1,404/mo
Hillside 596 Sq Ft $1,482/mo

Discover the cheapest neighborhoods in Grand Rapids

Getting Around Grand Rapids

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

49

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Scores provided by Walk Score^ⓘ

Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Grand Rapids Community College Downtown Campus

Public University

Aquinas College

Private University

Cornerstone University

Private University

Calvin College

Private University

Davenport University Main Campus

Private University

GreatSchools Rating

Central High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,053 Students

GreatSchools Rating

East Grand Rapids High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

914 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Northern High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,134 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Northview High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,092 Students

GreatSchools Rating

East Grand Rapids Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

652 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Northern Hills Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

546 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Lakeside School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

451 Students

Deals & Discounts

Price Range

Beds & Baths

Home Type

Pet Policy

Interior & Community Amenities

Speciality Housing

Keyword Search

Houses under $800 for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI

2349 Union Ave SE

Can't find what you are looking for?

Living & Renting in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids at a Glance

Average Rent

School Rating

Some Transit

Somewhat Bikeable

Grand Rapids, MI Houses for Rent

Why Grand Rapids?

Renting in Grand Rapids

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids

Getting Around Grand Rapids

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal Transit

Education

Apartments for Rent Near Grand Rapids by Neighborhoods

Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent in Your Budget

Thank You

		May 2025				Done
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
27	28	29	30	1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Houses under $800 for Rent in Grand Rapids, MI

2349 Union Ave SE

Can't find what you are looking for?

Living & Renting in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids at a Glance

Average Rent

School Rating

Some Transit

Somewhat Bikeable

Grand Rapids, MI Houses for Rent

Why Grand Rapids?

Renting in Grand Rapids

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids

Getting Around Grand Rapids

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal Transit

Education

Apartments for Rent Near Grand Rapids by Neighborhoods

Grand Rapids Apartments for Rent in Your Budget

About Our Deals

Price Drop

Best Value

Rent Specials

No Favorites Yet

Clear Filters

We're Sorry!

We're Sorry!

Thank You