Historic Kingsley Building
1415 Lake Dr SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
$1,475 - $2,535
1-2 Beds
Eastown
Grand Rapids, MI
Eastown - Grand Rapids, MI Area Guide
A charming suburban escape just minutes from the heart of the city
Convenient
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Quiet
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Community
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Fun-Filled
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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.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Eastown is $1,306 for a studio, $1,588 for one bedroom, $2,074 for two bedrooms, and $2,230 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastown has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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419 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,306/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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668 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,588/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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992 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,074/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,169 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,230/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eastown - Grand Rapids, MI is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Eastown - Grand Rapids, MI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Eastown - Grand Rapids, MI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Eastown - Grand Rapids, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Highland Park
- Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
- Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.