The Plaza Apartments
201 W Fulton St,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
$1,700 - $2,800
1 Bed
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. You'll find several parks downtown, including Rosa Parks Circle, which is popular for ice skating and outdoor concerts; Heartside Park, which has a playground, a walking path, and benches; and the Veterans Memorial, a green space in the center of downtown that features a reflecting pond and statues.
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Grand Rapids is $1,197 for a studio, $1,596 for one bedroom, $2,109 for two bedrooms, and $2,280 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Grand Rapids has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Studio
409 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,197/month
Average Rent
1 BR
604 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,596/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,016 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,109/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,365 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,280/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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