Located at 470 Market Ave SW in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, this single-floor loft showcases a compelling blend of historic industrial character and modern design. The living area immediately commands attention with its soaring ceilings finished in warm wood beams, exposed brick walls, and a massive floor-to-ceiling factory-style window framed in black steel that bathes the room in abundant natural light and offers sweeping urban views. Light hardwood flooring runs throughout, complementing the open, airy feel of the space. The living area is generously proportioned, providing ample room for both lounging and dining, while the open layout connects seamlessly to a well-appointed galley kitchen featuring contemporary cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and clean countertops. A dedicated workspace with floating wood shelving offers a functional and stylish nook. The bedroom provides a more intimate retreat, featuring soft neutral tones and a skylight that introduces additional natural light. The bathroom is finished with a crisp white vanity, quartz countertop, and matte black fixtures, striking a clean, modern contrast. Exposed ductwork and track lighting on the wood-planked ceiling reinforce the loft's authentic industrial aesthetic throughout.
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Monthly Rent
$1,250 - $2,040
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
332 - 924 sq ft
Highlights
- Top Rated by Renters
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Walk-In Closets
- Planned Social Activities
- Pet Play Area
- Controlled Access
- Picnic Area
- Elevator
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 126price $1,260square feet 332availibility Jun 7
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Unit 231price $1,250square feet 332availibility Jul 7
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Unit 228price $1,300square feet 332availibility Aug 7
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Unit 212price $1,340square feet 418availibility Jun 21
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Unit 207price $1,455square feet 523availibility Jun 30
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Unit 275price $1,365square feet 424availibility May 12
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Unit 236price $1,460square feet 489availibility Jun 7
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Unit 148price $1,505square feet 487availibility Jun 7
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Unit 140price $1,655square feet 653availibility Jun 7
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Unit 182price $1,600square feet 709availibility Jun 21
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Unit 247price $1,560square feet 485availibility Jul 7
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Unit 242price $1,580square feet 485availibility Jul 7
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Unit 237price $1,600square feet 509availibility Jul 7
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Unit 255price $1,575square feet 509availibility Aug 7
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Unit 260price $1,575square feet 509availibility Sep 7
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Unit 102price $1,630square feet 704availibility Jul 7
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Unit 213price $1,660square feet 642availibility Jul 7
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Unit 158price $1,595square feet 597availibility Aug 7
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Unit 139price $2,015square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 143price $2,040square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 116price $1,930square feet 855availibility Jun 7
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Unit 126price $1,260square feet 332availibility Jun 7
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Unit 231price $1,250square feet 332availibility Jul 7
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Unit 228price $1,300square feet 332availibility Aug 7
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Unit 212price $1,340square feet 418availibility Jun 21
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Unit 207price $1,455square feet 523availibility Jun 30
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Unit 275price $1,365square feet 424availibility May 12
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Unit 236price $1,460square feet 489availibility Jun 7
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Unit 148price $1,505square feet 487availibility Jun 7
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Unit 140price $1,655square feet 653availibility Jun 7
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Unit 182price $1,600square feet 709availibility Jun 21
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Unit 247price $1,560square feet 485availibility Jul 7
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Unit 242price $1,580square feet 485availibility Jul 7
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Unit 237price $1,600square feet 509availibility Jul 7
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Unit 255price $1,575square feet 509availibility Aug 7
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Unit 260price $1,575square feet 509availibility Sep 7
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Unit 102price $1,630square feet 704availibility Jul 7
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Unit 213price $1,660square feet 642availibility Jul 7
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Unit 158price $1,595square feet 597availibility Aug 7
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Unit 139price $2,015square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 143price $2,040square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 116price $1,930square feet 855availibility Jun 7
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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Dogs
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Dog FeeCharged per pet.$350
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$50 / mo
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Cats
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Cat FeeCharged per pet.$350
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$50 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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6 - 12 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 2022
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173 units/3 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About Box Board Lofts
Box Board Lofts blends historic character with modern apartment living in Grand Rapids, MI. Thoughtfully reimagined into loft-style apartments, this landmark warehouse, formerly American Box Board Company, features soaring 12-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and preserved architectural details. Choose from newly renovated studio, one, and two-bedroom homes with quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, two-tone cabinetry, wood-style flooring, in-unit laundry, and select exposed brick or original warehouse window frames. Community amenities include a clubroom with billiards, fitness center with yoga and spin studio, co-working spaces, pet play area, outdoor lounge areas, reservable garage parking, and surface lot parking. Located near downtown with quick access to US-131, Box Board Lofts keeps you close to work, recreation, and Grand Rapids vibrant city life. Schedule your tour today!
Box Board Lofts 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.
Unique Features
- 12-Foot Lofted Ceilings with Exposed Wood Beams
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Services
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Accessibility Features*
- Black Gooseneck Faucet with Pull-Down Sprayer
- Blonde Wood-Style Flooring
- Business Center with Complimentary Printing
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central Air Conditioning & Heating
- Club Room Cafe with Kitchen & Bar Seating
- Community Club Room with Billiards
- Controlled Access Community with FOB Entry System
- Controlled Access Package Room
- Deep Single Basin Kitchen Sink
- Elevator Access
- Entryway with Coat Closet
- Exposed Brick Accent Wall*
- Glass Top Stove
- High-Speed Internet Access Included
- Indoor Bike Storage with Repair Station
- In-Unit Stackable GE Washer & Dryer
- Kitchen Island or Breakfast Bar*
- Kitchen Pantry
- Linen Closet Storage
- Loading Zones For Ease Of Moving
- Modern Sliding Doors on Alcove Bedrooms*
- Online Resident Portal
- Original Warehouse Window Frames*
- Outdoor Lounge & Picnic Area
- Pet Washing & Grooming Stations
- Pet-Friendly Community
- Planned Social Activities for Residents
- Preferred Employer Program
- Professional Management Team
- Recessed Lighting
- Rentable Storage Units
- Reservable Garage Parking for Residents
- Resident Lounge Seating on Every Floor
- Roller Shades
- Slate Tile Flooring in Bathrooms
- Smart Door Locks with FOB Entry
- Smart Thermostat
- Smoke-Free Community
- Spacious Lobby with Lounge Seating
- Stainless-Steel GE Appliances
- Stars & Stripes Military Rewards Program
- Surface Lot Guest Parking
- Tub/Shower Combination
- Two-Tone Modern Cabinetry with Sleek Edge Pulls
- Various Lease Term Options
- Walk-in Closet with Built-in Shelving*
- Walk-in Shower with Glass Door*
- White Herringbone Tile Backsplash
- White Quartz Countertops
- White Subway Tile Tub Surround
- WiFi Access in Common Areas
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Controlled Access
Business Center
- Controlled Access
- Renters Insurance Program
- Planned Social Activities
- Pet Play Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Wi-Fi
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Tile Floors
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
Historic warehouses, brick-paved streets, and sidewalk cafes adorn Downtown Grand Rapids, the dynamic heart of the city. Downtown Grand Rapids, stretched along the Grand River and extending east to Lafayette Avenue, is home to several notable locations like the Grand Rapids Art Museum, the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and Van Andel Arena. Directly across the river sits the Grand Valley State University: Pew Campus, the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum.
The pedestrian-friendly downtown district is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, theaters, museums, and entertainment venues -- so much so that once you rent your Downtown Grand Rapids apartment, you may rarely leave the area. But when you do, bus stops are available throughout the area.
Learn more about living in Downtown Grand RapidsCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | |
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| Studio | $1,186 | $1,152 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,609 | $1,376 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,148 | $1,659 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,222 | $2,236 |
- Controlled Access
- Renters Insurance Program
- Planned Social Activities
- Pet Play Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- 12-Foot Lofted Ceilings with Exposed Wood Beams
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Services
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Accessibility Features*
- Black Gooseneck Faucet with Pull-Down Sprayer
- Blonde Wood-Style Flooring
- Business Center with Complimentary Printing
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central Air Conditioning & Heating
- Club Room Cafe with Kitchen & Bar Seating
- Community Club Room with Billiards
- Controlled Access Community with FOB Entry System
- Controlled Access Package Room
- Deep Single Basin Kitchen Sink
- Elevator Access
- Entryway with Coat Closet
- Exposed Brick Accent Wall*
- Glass Top Stove
- High-Speed Internet Access Included
- Indoor Bike Storage with Repair Station
- In-Unit Stackable GE Washer & Dryer
- Kitchen Island or Breakfast Bar*
- Kitchen Pantry
- Linen Closet Storage
- Loading Zones For Ease Of Moving
- Modern Sliding Doors on Alcove Bedrooms*
- Online Resident Portal
- Original Warehouse Window Frames*
- Outdoor Lounge & Picnic Area
- Pet Washing & Grooming Stations
- Pet-Friendly Community
- Planned Social Activities for Residents
- Preferred Employer Program
- Professional Management Team
- Recessed Lighting
- Rentable Storage Units
- Reservable Garage Parking for Residents
- Resident Lounge Seating on Every Floor
- Roller Shades
- Slate Tile Flooring in Bathrooms
- Smart Door Locks with FOB Entry
- Smart Thermostat
- Smoke-Free Community
- Spacious Lobby with Lounge Seating
- Stainless-Steel GE Appliances
- Stars & Stripes Military Rewards Program
- Surface Lot Guest Parking
- Tub/Shower Combination
- Two-Tone Modern Cabinetry with Sleek Edge Pulls
- Various Lease Term Options
- Walk-in Closet with Built-in Shelving*
- Walk-in Shower with Glass Door*
- White Herringbone Tile Backsplash
- White Quartz Countertops
- White Subway Tile Tub Surround
- WiFi Access in Common Areas
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Tile Floors
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.9 mi |
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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1 BR, 1 BA - 424-597 SF
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1 BR, 1 BA - 424-597 SF
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1 BR, 1 BA - 424-597 SF
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1 BR, 1 BA - 424-597 SF
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1 BR, 1 BA - 424-597 SF
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1 BR, 1 BA - 424-597 SF
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1 BR, 1 BA - 424-597 SF
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Box Board Lofts does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at Box Board Lofts. Contact this property for details.
Box Board Lofts has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,250/mo. to $2,040/mo.
Yes, Box Board Lofts welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,250 for a studio, you would need to earn about $50,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Box Board Lofts is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,250.
Yes! Box Board Lofts offers 6 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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470 Market Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503