Richmond Hills Apartments
1422 Preston Ridge St NW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
$1,075 - $1,570
Studio - 2 Beds
Westside Connection
Grand Rapids, MI
Westside Connection - Grand Rapids, MI Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Low-key neighborhood charm defines this west Grand Rapids community
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Lush green trees and charming homes are the hallmarks of Westside Connection, a large residential neighborhood on the western edge of Grand Rapids. Living in Westside Connection allows you to enjoy prime access to the outdoors, whether you’re hitting the links at Mines Golf Course, checking out the zoo at John Ball Park, or exploring the trails of Millennium Park.
Downtown Grand Rapids is only a stone’s throw away, so you can take full advantage of the city’s finest dining, entertainment, and nightlife anytime. While much of the neighborhood is occupied by single-family homes, the local rental market features a wide selection of apartments and condos as well, giving you lots of options to find the perfect spot for any taste or lifestyle.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Westside Connection is $1,476 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Westside Connection has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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794 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,476/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westside Connection - Grand Rapids, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Westside Connection - Grand Rapids, MI, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Westside Connection - Grand Rapids, MI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Westside Connection - Grand Rapids, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
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Reviews of Westside Connection - Grand Rapids, MI
Niche Reviews
19 Reviews
Current Resident
4 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
I love loving on Woodrow Ave! Beatiful green spaces all around ! Close to Branford as well as downtown !
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
Overall, a quiet, suburban neighborhood with everything you need.
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
The roads are in need of repair, which is the case with most Michigan roads.
Niche User
11 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
The level of housing completely depends on what area of Grand Rapids you are in. You can be in an upscale neighborhood and minutes later enter into the lower level of Grand Rapids. But in general, there are many opportunities of luxury housing.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blandford Nature Center
- John Ball Zoo
- Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
- Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
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.