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Lafayette Apartment Homes

17 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Lock in your new home and save! Move in by December 31 and get February rent free! *Some restrictions may apply. 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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  • Walker's Paradise
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floors

Pricing & Floor Plans

Studio, 1 Bathroom Call for Rent
Studio 1 Bath 240 – 422 Sq Ft
5 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit N5
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 328
    availibility Now
  • Unit N6
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 275
    availibility Now
  • Unit S3
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 275
    availibility Now
  • Unit S7
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 422
    availibility Now
  • Unit N4
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 240
    availibility Jan 9

Studio, 1 Bathroom Call for Rent
Studio 1 Bath 240 – 422 Sq Ft
5 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit N5
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 328
    availibility Now
  • Unit N6
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 275
    availibility Now
  • Unit S3
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 275
    availibility Now
  • Unit S7
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 422
    availibility Now
  • Unit N4
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 240
    availibility Jan 9

* 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
        Charged per applicant.
        $75
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $250
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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.
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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.
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    • Storage Deposit
      Charged per rentable item.
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    • Storage Rent
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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

Lock in your new home and save! Move in by December 31 and get February rent free! *Some restrictions may apply. 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

  • Fully Furnished Short Term Rental
  • Near MSU College of Medicine
  • Large windows
  • Natural light
  • On-site laundry
  • Wifi included
  • Within walking distance to downtown Grand Rapids
  • 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
  • Near Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Upgraded paint and fixtures
  • Community room with TV
  • Oak wood floors
  • Walkability score
  • Proximity to the Medical Mile
  • Spacious studios
  • Window coverings included
  • Heat & electric included
  • Online Resident Portal
  • Ceiling fans in some units
  • Private entry in some homes
  • Professional Management Company

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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
  • Fully Furnished Short Term Rental
  • Near MSU College of Medicine
  • Large windows
  • Natural light
  • On-site laundry
  • Wifi included
  • Within walking distance to downtown Grand Rapids
  • 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
  • Near Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Upgraded paint and fixtures
  • Community room with TV
  • Oak wood floors
  • Walkability score
  • Proximity to the Medical Mile
  • Spacious studios
  • Window coverings included
  • Heat & electric included
  • Online Resident Portal
  • Ceiling fans in some units
  • Private entry in some homes
  • Professional Management Company
  • 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.

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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
John Ball Park Zoo School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 6
59 Students
Attendance Zone
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
359 Students
Nearby
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
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Walk Score®
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
59
Transit Score®
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
61
Bike Score®
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Lafayette Apartment Homes has 3 hospitals within 0.7 mile, 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
Does Lafayette Apartment Homes have in-unit laundry?

While Lafayette Apartment Homes does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Lafayette Apartment Homes?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is Lafayette Apartment Homes pet-friendly?

Yes, Lafayette Apartment Homes welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

Does Lafayette Apartment Homes offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Lafayette Apartment Homes does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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