$1,800 / Month

709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709

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Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,600 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Feb 1

Highlights

  • Walk-In Closets
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Yard
  • Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709
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About This Home

6 Month Lease, $500 deposit, Available Feb 1

Welcome to 709 Lafayette! This beautifully maintained historic duplex blends classic character with modern comfort in a bright, spacious layout. The first floor features an open living space highlighted by original hardwood floors and elegant, working pocket doors—perfect for creating flexible living spaces. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Each bedroom includes a large closet and its own A/C unit for added comfort year-round. The clean, high-ceiling basement provides valuable bonus space and includes an in-unit washer and dryer. Outside, enjoy both front and back porches—ideal for relaxing or entertaining—as well as two dedicated parking spaces (one garage, one driveway). Located just steps from Trinity Health and within walking distance to the bars, cafés, and restaurants of Wealthy Street, this home also offers quick access to Downtown Grand Rapids. Available February 1st. A rare opportunity in a prime location—schedule your showing today!

Welcome to 709 Lafayette! This beautifully maintained historic duplex blends classic character with modern comfort in a bright, spacious layout. The first floor features an open living space highlighted by original hardwood floors and elegant, working pocket doors—perfect for creating flexible living spaces. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Each bedroom includes a large closet and its own A/C unit for added comfort year-round. The clean, high-ceiling basement provides valuable bonus space and includes an in-unit washer and dryer. Outside, enjoy both front and back porches—ideal for relaxing or entertaining—as well as two dedicated parking spaces (one garage, one driveway). Located just steps from Trinity Health and within walking distance to the bars, cafés, and restaurants of Wealthy Street, this home also offers quick access to Downtown Grand Rapids. Available February 1st (possibility for earlier move-in). A rare opportunity in a prime location—schedule your showing today!

709 Lafayette Ave SE is an apartment community located in Kent County and the 49503 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Family Room
  • Basement
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Storage Space
  • Porch
  • Yard
  • Lawn

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Weight limit
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  • Pet Limit
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Details

Utilities Included

  • Water

Property Information

  • 2 units

Contact

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Neighborhood

Commercial activity dominates the western third of the Madison Area neighborhood, while residential streets fill the east side. Apartments and houses for rent can be found scattered throughout the residential zone of this community-oriented district. This neighborhood gives locals easy access to Downtown Grand Rapids, which sits just two miles to the northwest, but it also supports enough retailers to keep its residents busy with plenty to do and shop.

Downtown Market Grand Rapids, on the neighborhood’s west side, makes for a diverse setting of local shops and business, including breweries. There’s much to see and do in the Madison Area, you might find it hard to leave.

Learn more about living in Madison Area 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.7 mi
Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709 is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from Grand Rapids Community College. It is also near Aquinas College and Calvin College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
466 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
342 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 9
743 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
523 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
369 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
113 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
101 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
638 Students
Nearby
Transportation

709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709 is near Gerald R Ford International, located 11.5 miles or 23 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 36 min 27.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Gerald R Ford International
Drive: 23 min 11.5 mi
Very Walkable
84
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
44
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
69
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709 has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Highland Park
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
John Ball Zoo
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709 has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709 has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Mercy Health Saint Mary's which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 66 min 56.2 mi
Drive: 84 min 59.3 mi
Drive: 80 min 63.8 mi
709 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 709 has 3 military bases within 63.8 miles, the nearest is Army Air Support which is 56.2 miles away and a 66 minute drive.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Family Room
  • Basement
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Storage Space
  • Porch
  • Yard
  • Lawn