The Morton
55 Ionia Ave NW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
$1,311 - $2,390
Studio - 2 Beds
Hillside
Grand Rapids, MI
Hillside - Grand Rapids, MI
Area Guide
A condensed neighborhood in a coveted locale
Walkable
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Convenient
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Urban
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Suburban
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College Town
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Situated between Downtown Grand Rapids and Belknap Lookout, Hillside is a vibrant neighborhood in a sought-after locale. Hillside offers quick access to major employers like Grand Rapids Community College, as well as those in Medical Mile and Downtown Grand Rapids, making the community a top choice for many commuters.
Hillside contains a broad range of apartments available for rent along its tree-lined residential streets. The neighborhood offers walkable access to the restaurants, museums, shops, and bars of downtown, providing the community with plenty of options for a day or night out close to home.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillside is $922 for a studio, $1,011 for one bedroom, $1,241 for two bedrooms, and $1,622 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillside has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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336 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$922/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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475 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,011/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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345 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,241/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,622/month
Average Rent
Transportation
93
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
65
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
58
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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 November 2025.