Michigan Street Apartment Homes
1542 Michigan St NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
$1,325 - $1,855 | Studio - 3 Beds
As one of the best neighborhoods to live in Grand Rapids, Fulton Heights provides urban living with a suburban feel. Filled with tree-lined streets and sidewalks, Fulton Heights has a variety of mid-range and upscale rental options. Residents in this family-friendly locale enjoy having access to good schools and lush parks, but Fulton Heights is best known for its strong sense of community. The Hillcrest Community Garden in the center of the neighborhood is one of the biggest community gardens in the city and led to the creation of the Fulton Heights neighborhood association. As you walk around the neighborhood, you’ll see children playing outside, people walking their dogs to the Hillcrest Dog Park in Fuller Park or chatting with neighbors on their front porches. Although Fulton Heights is predominately residential, the neighborhood boasts an amazing location giving residents access to amenities within walking distance or a short drive from their homes. Fulton Heights is also within proximity to popular destinations like Midtown and Downtown Grand Rapids, so locals have plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options close to home.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Fulton Heights is $1,338 for a studio, $1,525 for one bedroom, $1,612 for two bedrooms, and $1,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fulton Heights has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Studio
573 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,338/month
Average Rent
1 BR
766 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,525/month
Average Rent
2 BR
958 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,612/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,100 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,625/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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.