Center City

Grand Rapids, MI

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Center City - Grand Rapids, MI

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A cultural hub in the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids

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Center City is a bustling neighborhood in the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids. This urban center is home to some of Grand Rapid’s biggest attractions along with some of the best dining and entertainment options in the city. Nestled along the Grand River, Center City houses the city’s vibrant performing arts scenes and several theaters including the DeVos Performance Hall, the Grand Rapids Symphony, and 20 Monroe Live, a modern venue used for everything from comedy shows to concerts. As a vibrant cultural and commercial hub, Center City is home to several government offices and museums including the Grand Rapids Art Museum. During the summer, residents enjoy views of the skyline and the river while strolling the Riveredge Trail and go ice skating at Rose Parks Circle during the winter. Surprisingly, Center City offers a variety of affordable along with upscale rental options. If you’re looking to be surrounded by arts, culture, food, and entertainment, Center City might capture your heart.

Transportation

96

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

67

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

68

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

Parks and Recreation

  • Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
  • Grand Rapids Public Museum
  • Grand Rapids Children's Museum
  • John Ball Zoo
  • Highland Park

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 2025.