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Lafayette Apartment Homes

17 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Property Website

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    $1,225 - $1,475

  • Bedrooms

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  • Bathrooms

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  • Square Feet

    275 - 422 sq ft

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These beautiful apartments offer exceptional value with rent that includes gas, electricity, Wi-Fi, refuse, and recycling. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer--some restrictions apply, so contact us today for full details and to schedule a tour! This classic home will take you back to the area in which it was built with a modern twist! You will enjoy the unique features of this historic home, including beautiful hardwood floors, stained glass, and historic design details. This historic property, located in the Heritage Hill Historic District, features charming and spacious studio apartments. Amenities include shared laundry facilities, bike storage, a lounge area, carport rental options, on-site parking options, and pet-friendly units with no breed or weight restrictions. There may be additional fees for electricity charged during high-use months. The neighborhood is pedestrian and bike-friendly with easy access to downtown Grand Rapids, shopping, nightlife, local coffee shops, and restaurants. It is also conveniently located near the Medical Mile, MSU College of Medicine, Grand Valley State University downtown campus, Grand Rapids Community College, St. Mary's Hospital, DeVos Children's Hospital, Mary Free Bed, and Spectrum Downtown Hospital. All applicants must meet the minimum gross income requirement of 2.5 times the monthly rent and must pass a credit and criminal background check. There is a $75 administrative fee for all applicants over the age of 18. EHO

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Studio, 1 Bathroom $1,225 – $1,475
Studio 1 Bath 275 – 422 Sq Ft
4 Available units
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  • Unit N5
    price $1,300
    square feet 328
    availibility Now
  • Unit S7
    price $1,475
    square feet 422
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  • Unit N6
    price $1,225
    square feet 275
    availibility Oct 8
  • Unit S3
    price $1,395
    square feet 275
    availibility Oct 10

Studio, 1 Bathroom $1,225 – $1,475
Studio 1 Bath 275 – 422 Sq Ft
4 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit N5
    price $1,300
    square feet 328
    availibility Now
  • Unit S7
    price $1,475
    square feet 422
    availibility Now
  • Unit N6
    price $1,225
    square feet 275
    availibility Oct 8
  • Unit S3
    price $1,395
    square feet 275
    availibility Oct 10

* 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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        $75
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        $250
      • Deposit
        1000.00
  • Dogs
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      One-time pet fee of $450, with a monthly pet rent of $35 per pet, with a maximum of two pets. | Restrictions: None
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        • Storage Deposit
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          $0 / mo

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      Property Information

      • Built in 1900
      • 18 units/3 stories
      • Furnished Units Available

      About Lafayette Apartment Homes

      These beautiful apartments offer exceptional value with rent that includes gas, electricity, Wi-Fi, refuse, and recycling. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer--some restrictions apply, so contact us today for full details and to schedule a tour! This classic home will take you back to the area in which it was built with a modern twist! You will enjoy the unique features of this historic home, including beautiful hardwood floors, stained glass, and historic design details. This historic property, located in the Heritage Hill Historic District, features charming and spacious studio apartments. Amenities include shared laundry facilities, bike storage, a lounge area, carport rental options, on-site parking options, and pet-friendly units with no breed or weight restrictions. There may be additional fees for electricity charged during high-use months. The neighborhood is pedestrian and bike-friendly with easy access to downtown Grand Rapids, shopping, nightlife, local coffee shops, and restaurants. It is also conveniently located near the Medical Mile, MSU College of Medicine, Grand Valley State University downtown campus, Grand Rapids Community College, St. Mary's Hospital, DeVos Children's Hospital, Mary Free Bed, and Spectrum Downtown Hospital. All applicants must meet the minimum gross income requirement of 2.5 times the monthly rent and must pass a credit and criminal background check. There is a $75 administrative fee for all applicants over the age of 18. EHO

      Lafayette Apartment Homes 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

      • Large windows
      • Natural light
      • On-site laundry
      • Wifi included
      • Within walking distance to downtown Grand Rapids
      • Ceiling fans in some units
      • Private entry in some homes
      • Professional Management Company
      • Community room with TV
      • Oak wood floors
      • Walkability score
      • Proximity to the Medical Mile
      • Spacious studios
      • Window coverings included
      • 247 Emergency Maintenance
      • Common area green space
      • Covered bike storage
      • Decorative fireplaces in most homes
      • Historical home charm
      • Lounge, game area
      • Newly renovated homes
      • Within minutes to Kendall College of Art & Design
      • Fully Furnished Short Term Rental
      • Near MSU College of Medicine
      • Heat & electric included
      • Online Resident Portal
      • Near Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
      • Upgraded paint and fixtures

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      • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
      • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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      Community Amenities

      Laundry Facilities

      Furnished Units Available

      Bicycle Storage

      Lounge

      • Laundry Facilities
      • Furnished Units Available
      • Lounge
      • Bicycle Storage

      Apartment Features

      Hardwood Floors

      Wi-Fi

      Fireplace

      Ceiling Fans

      • Wi-Fi
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Fireplace
      • Hardwood Floors
      • Window Coverings
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      Amenities
      • Laundry Facilities
      • Furnished Units Available
      • Lounge
      • Bicycle Storage
      • Large windows
      • Natural light
      • On-site laundry
      • Wifi included
      • Within walking distance to downtown Grand Rapids
      • Ceiling fans in some units
      • Private entry in some homes
      • Professional Management Company
      • Community room with TV
      • Oak wood floors
      • Walkability score
      • Proximity to the Medical Mile
      • Spacious studios
      • Window coverings included
      • 247 Emergency Maintenance
      • Common area green space
      • Covered bike storage
      • Decorative fireplaces in most homes
      • Historical home charm
      • Lounge, game area
      • Newly renovated homes
      • Within minutes to Kendall College of Art & Design
      • Fully Furnished Short Term Rental
      • Near MSU College of Medicine
      • Heat & electric included
      • Online Resident Portal
      • Near Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
      • Upgraded paint and fixtures
      • Wi-Fi
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Fireplace
      • Hardwood Floors
      • Window Coverings
      Office Hours
      Monday 9am - 5pm
      Tuesday 9am - 5pm
      Wednesday 9am - 5pm
      Thursday 9am - 5pm
      Friday 9am - 5pm
      Saturday Closed
      Sunday Closed
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      Neighborhood

      Step into a true original Midwest neighborhood when you enter historic Heritage Hill. Houses and apartments for rent in Heritage Hill reflect the finest accomplishments of 19th- and 20th-century American architecture, and the Heritage Hill Association oversees the neighborhood's preservation and community togetherness efforts. Just minutes from Downtown Grand Rapids, Heritage Hill offers direct access to the city via the city bus, driving, or walking.

      Grand Rapids Community College sits at the center of Heritage Hill, tucked among the vibrant streets that "This Old House" declared one of America's Best Neighborhoods in 2011. Within Heritage Hill, there’s a diverse mix of cuisine and nightlife options, culminating with the all-in-one B.O.B. complex less than a mile away.

      Learn more about living in Heritage Hill 
      Education
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Grand Rapids Community College
      Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
      Aquinas College
      Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
      Cornerstone University
      Drive: 9 min 5.6 mi
      Calvin College
      Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
      Lafayette Apartment Homes is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Grand Rapids Community College. It is also near Aquinas College and Cornerstone University.
      Schools
      • Public Schools
      • Private Schools
      Hope Academy Of West Michigan
      Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
      Grades PK-12
      359 Students
      Nearby
      John Ball Park Zoo School
      Public Elementary & Middle School
      Grades 6
      59 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
      Public Elementary, Middle & High School
      Grades PK-12
      320 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
      Public Middle & High School
      Grades 6-12
      466 Students
      Attendance Zone
      East Kentwood Freshman Campus
      Public Middle & High School
      Grades 9
      743 Students
      Nearby
      Innovation Central High
      Public High School
      Grades 9-12
      523 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Ottawa Hills High School
      Public High School
      Grades 9-12
      369 Students
      Attendance Zone
      St. Isidore Catholic Elementary School
      Private Elementary & Middle School
      Grades PK-8
      Nearby
      St. Andrew Elementary School
      Private Elementary & Middle School
      Grades K-8
      113 Students
      Nearby
      Catholic Central High School
      Private High School
      Grades 9-12
      638 Students
      Nearby
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      Transportation

      Lafayette Apartment Homes is near Gerald R Ford International, located 14.6 miles or 23 minutes away.

      Commuter Rail Distance
      Commuter Rail Distance
      Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
      Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
      Holland Amtrak Station
      Drive: 36 min 27.4 mi
      Airports Distance
      Airports Distance
      Gerald R Ford International
      Drive: 23 min 14.6 mi
      Walker's Paradise
      93
      Walk Score®
      Out of 100
      Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
      Good Transit
      59
      Transit Score®
      Out of 100
      The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
      Bikeable
      61
      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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      Points of Interest

      Time and distance from Lafayette Apartment Homes.

      Shopping Centers Distance
      Shopping Centers Distance
      Madison Square Shopping Mall
      Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
      Leonard & Monroe
      Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
      Wealthy Street Plaza
      Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
      Lafayette Apartment Homes has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 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
      Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
      Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
      Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
      Grand Rapids Public Museum
      Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
      Highland Park
      Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
      John Ball Zoo
      Drive: 3 min 2.0 mi
      Lafayette Apartment Homes has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and Grand Rapids Public Museum.
      Hospitals Distance
      Hospitals Distance
      Mercy Health Saint Mary's
      Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
      Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus
      Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
      Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
      Drive: 10 min 5.8 mi
      Lafayette Apartment Homes has 3 hospitals within 5.8 miles, the nearest is Mercy Health Saint Mary's which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
      Military Bases Distance
      Military Bases Distance
      Army Air Support
      Drive: 64 min 55.4 mi
      Fort Custer Military Reservation
      Drive: 85 min 59.9 mi
      Kellogg Airport Air Guard Station
      Drive: 81 min 64.5 mi
      Lafayette Apartment Homes has 3 military bases within 64.5 miles, the nearest is Army Air Support which is 55.4 miles away and a 64 minute drive.
       
       

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      Frequently Asked Questions
      Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

      Lafayette Apartment Homes has studios available with rent ranges from $1,225/mo. to $1,475/mo.

      Can I see a model or tour Lafayette Apartment Homes?

      Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

      What neighborhood is the property located in?

      Lafayette Apartment Homes is in Heritage Hill in the city of Grand Rapids. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.0 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.0 miles, including Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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