College Hill Apartments
510 College Ave,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
$1,255 - $1,810 | Studio - 2 Beds
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Area Guide
Michigan’s second-largest city is an artistic haven.
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The second largest city in Michigan, Grand Rapids rests on the Grand River, about 30 miles east of Lake Michigan. Formerly known as the Furniture City, Grand Rapids is now nicknamed the River City as well as Beer City USA for its riverside locale and proximity to 40 craft breweries. Grand Rapids is also the hometown of former United States President Gerald Ford. Fans of the 38th president can learn more about his life and impact on American history at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
Notable as an artistic haven, Grand Rapids hosts the annual ArtPrize competition, a 19-day affair drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city and featuring artwork all throughout Downtown Grand Rapids. Frederik Meijer Gardens exhibits an expansive variety of sculptures and gardens both indoors and outdoors. Meyer May House is revered as one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpieces.
Located within an hour’s drive of Kalamazoo and Lansing, Grand Rapids is convenient to major highways and Gerald R. Ford International Airport, making for simple travels and commutes.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Grand Rapids, MI is $1,130 for a studio, $1,344 for one bedroom, $1,604 for two bedrooms, and $2,151 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grand Rapids has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,344/month
685 Sq Ft
House
$2,214/month
1,235 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,050/month
978 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,301/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Grand Rapids, MI is 1.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Grand Rapids is 8.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,130 - $2,151. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 2.7% less for utilities, and 1.1% less for transportation.
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Transportation
56
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
21
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
49
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
572 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
451 Students
9
Public
Grades 6
59 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-4
491 Students
8
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
9
Public
Grades 7-8
546 Students
9
Public
Grades 6
59 Students
9
Public
Grades 7-12
908 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-8
376 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
1,053 Students
10
Public
Grades 9-12
914 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
1,134 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,092 Students
8
Public
Grades 7-12
908 Students
8
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
- Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Highland Park
- John Ball Zoo
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 June 2025.