Lowell

Background Image

Lowell, MI Area Guide

Where riverfront restaurants meet kid-friendly attractions

Small Business Suburb Great Schools Close-Knit Affordable

Nestled along the Grand River about 20 miles east of Grand Rapids, a charming riverside city, Lowell is filled with historic buildings, small businesses, and great schools. Enjoy local favorites like Flat River Grill, serving up wood-fired pizzas on a riverfront patio, or Big Boiler Brewing across Main Street. Both of these gems are located in historic buildings, which is key to the historic charm in the city of Lowell.

Lowell offers residents a family-friendly atmosphere with kid-friendly fun at the Kent County Youth Fair, holding seasonal events and monthly get-togethers for the community. From Bushnell Elementary to Lowell Middle, this city is home to excellent public schools. The close-knit community, affordable rentals, and welcoming environment help to make Lowell feel like home.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lowell, MI is $1,245 for one bedroom, $1,585 for two bedrooms, and $2,599 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lowell has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,245/month
451 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lowell, MI

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lowell, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Murray Lake Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Bushnell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lowell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lowell Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Creekside Park
  • Grand River Riverfront Park
  • Fallasburg Park
  • Veen Observatory
  • Ada Township Park

Airports

  • Gerald R Ford International

Top Apartments in Lowell

Search Nearby Rentals

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.