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The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    $1,500 - $2,500

  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    0.5 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    50 - 890 sq ft

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Tours can be booked on our property website, which is listed below. Applications will not be accepted without prior communication with Waters management. Live Downtown! The Waters Center is a recently remodeled mixed use building in the middle of downtown Grand Rapids. The building contains 44 recently constructed apartments on the 5th and 6th floors of the North Tower. Originally constructed as the largest furniture showroom in the world, the building now contains a 110 room Hilton Homewood Suites Hotel occupying the South Tower, a variety of commercial office tenants on floors 2-4 North, and a mix of retail and office including The Sundance Grill, Websters Market, An Rua Salon and others. The building is only a few steps from all Grand Rapids has to offer. Contact us today to see availability! (RLNE1998591)

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    price $1,550
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    price $2,500
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    price $1,550
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  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Access Card Deposit - Refundable
    $20
  • Cleaning Fee
    $100
  • Parking Card Deposit - Refundable
    $50

No Pets Allowed

  • Parking
  • Garage
    One (1) parking pass is included in the cost of rent for each unit. Additional parking spaces may or may not be available, at an additional cost of $235 per month.
    $245/mo
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Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 6 to 12+ months

Property Information

  • Built in 1898
  • 44 units/6 stories

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2 BR, 2 BA - 890 SqFt (Red Room Divider not included)

About The Waters Center

Tours can be booked on our property website, which is listed below. Applications will not be accepted without prior communication with Waters management. Live Downtown! The Waters Center is a recently remodeled mixed use building in the middle of downtown Grand Rapids. The building contains 44 recently constructed apartments on the 5th and 6th floors of the North Tower. Originally constructed as the largest furniture showroom in the world, the building now contains a 110 room Hilton Homewood Suites Hotel occupying the South Tower, a variety of commercial office tenants on floors 2-4 North, and a mix of retail and office including The Sundance Grill, Websters Market, An Rua Salon and others. The building is only a few steps from all Grand Rapids has to offer. Contact us today to see availability! (RLNE1998591)

The Waters Center is an apartment community located in Kent County and the 49503 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance zone.

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  • Monday - Friday, By Appointment
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Elevator

Roof Terrace

Controlled Access

Recycling

Business Center

Grill

Property Services

  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site ATM
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Recycling
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Maid Service
  • Public Transportation

Shared Community

  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Lounge
  • Storage Space
  • Vintage Building
  • Conference Rooms

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Roof Terrace
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Highlights

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Office
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
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Amenities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site ATM
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Recycling
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Maid Service
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Lounge
  • Storage Space
  • Vintage Building
  • Conference Rooms
  • Roof Terrace
  • Grill
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Office
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
Expenses
Recurring
Unassigned Garage Parking $245
Utilities Included
Gas, Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday By Appointment
Tuesday By Appointment
Wednesday By Appointment
Thursday By Appointment
Friday By Appointment
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Neighborhood

Historic warehouses, brick-paved streets, and sidewalk cafes adorn Downtown Grand Rapids, the dynamic heart of the city. Downtown Grand Rapids, stretched along the Grand River and extending east to Lafayette Avenue, is home to several notable locations like the Grand Rapids Art Museum, the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and Van Andel Arena. Directly across the river sits the Grand Valley State University: Pew Campus, the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum.

The pedestrian-friendly downtown district is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, theaters, museums, and entertainment venues -- so much so that once you rent your Downtown Grand Rapids apartment, you may rarely leave the area. But when you do, bus stops are available throughout the area.

Learn more about living in Downtown Grand Rapids 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Grand Rapids Community College
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Aquinas College
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Cornerstone University
Drive: 8 min 5.8 mi
Calvin College
Drive: 12 min 8.3 mi
The Waters Center is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Grand Rapids Community College. It is also near Aquinas College and Cornerstone University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
320 Students
Attendance Zone
Palmer School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
178 Students
Nearby
John Ball Park Zoo School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 6
59 Students
Attendance Zone
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Public Middle & High School
Grades 9
743 Students
Nearby
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
466 Students
Attendance Zone
Ottawa Hills High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
369 Students
Attendance Zone
Innovation Central High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
523 Students
Attendance Zone
Immanuel-St. James Lutheran School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
St. James Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Catholic Central High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
638 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

The Waters Center is near Gerald R Ford International, located 14.8 miles or 22 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Holland Amtrak Station
Drive: 35 min 27.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Gerald R Ford International
Drive: 22 min 14.8 mi
Walker's Paradise
97
Walk Score®
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
60
Transit Score®
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
68
Bike Score®
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Time and distance from The Waters Center.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Leonard & Monroe
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Madison Square Shopping Mall
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Wealthy Street Plaza
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
The Waters Center has 3 shopping centers within 2.6 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Highland Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
John Ball Zoo
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
The Waters Center has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
Drive: 9 min 7.4 mi
The Waters Center has 3 hospitals within 7.4 miles, the nearest is Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Army Air Support
Drive: 63 min 55.5 mi
Fort Custer Military Reservation
Drive: 85 min 60.0 mi
Kellogg Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 80 min 64.6 mi
The Waters Center has 3 military bases within 64.6 miles, the nearest is Army Air Support which is 55.5 miles away and a 63 minute drive.
 
 

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The Waters Center has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,500/mo. to $2,500/mo.

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The Waters Center is in Downtown Grand Rapids in the city of Grand Rapids. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.6 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.7 miles, including Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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