Historic Kingsley Building
1415 Lake Dr SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
$1,475 - $2,535 | 1-2 Beds
Situated fewer than two miles east of Downtown Grand Rapids, the Eastown neighborhood blends residential areas with energetic commercial districts for a lively community. Commuters can drive down Lake Drive or take one of two buses, which bring locals to the downtown area in 15 minutes.
Wealthy Street and Lake Drive feature Eastown's main business district, with condos and homes for rent lining the nearby streets. Walk down to Wealthy Theatre for a retro film shown in a restored early 20th-century cinema. If you enjoy live plays, head over to Circle Theatre to catch one of its five annual main stage productions. Wilcox Park to the north provides a welcome green space in this charming neighborhood.
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Eastown is $1,335 for a studio, $1,582 for one bedroom, $2,069 for two bedrooms, and $2,197 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastown has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Studio
419 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,335/month
Average Rent
1 BR
668 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,582/month
Average Rent
2 BR
997 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,069/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,169 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,197/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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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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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.