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Downtown Grand Rapids Apartments
Downtown apartments in Grand Rapids become more appealling as
more of us feel compelled to reduce the need for fuel by living closer to school, work, and medical treatment.
There is a growing need in downtown Grand Rapids to restore vacant historical buildings into livable and workable
space. The number of educational institutions, businesses, medical facilities, restaurants, and entertainment
venues are countless. Libraries, museums, parks, and views of the Grand River are within walking distance or only a
bike ride away. The Rapid (Grand Rapids’ Public Transportation System) offers easy commute if you prefer to live in
residential areas outside of the downtown area. If you are interested in being a part of the downtown Grand Rapids
community, you may want to check out the following apartments… 101 South Division Apartments: This historic apartment building is located in the Heartside neighborhood of downtown Grand Rapids. The 1 and 2 bedroom apartments have architecturally distinct floor plans with 10 foot high ceilings, designer kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pecan hardwood and ceramic tile flooring. Each apartment has a large breakfast bar, dishwasher, garbage disposal, a stackable washer and dryer, large windows complete with window treatments. Residents are able to access the elevator directly from the parking area. There is 24 hour video surveillance monitoring to maintain safety as well as on-site management office. Other amenities included are high speed internet, extra storage on-site, and covered parking. 101 S.
Division Avenue Alten Place: Alten Place is located in the heart of the Grand Rapids Downtown area, adjacent to the new UICA building, within walking distance to restaurants, entertainment venues, educational institutions, medical facilities in Michigan's fastest growing Metropolitan area. Alten place renovated the property into one and two bedroom units using a contemporary loft design. They offer their residents on- site parking and washer & dryer in each unit. Email:altenplace@charter.net City View Condos: There are 25 executive condominiums located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids’ art and entertainment district. These prestigious condos are tax-free and occupy the higher floors of the Select Bank Building. Residents enjoy hardwood floors, 10 ft ceilings, large windows overlooking the heart of the city and heated tile bathroom floors. Other amenities include a fully equipped roof top deck with patio furniture, gas grill and fireplace. The top two floors boast two of Grand Rapids Penthouse condos complete with 3bed/3bath and 3800 sq/ft of living space plus upscale amenities and services. There is access to the roof and a deeded space where you can build your own private deck.
Division Park Avenue: Two historical buildings located in the Heartside District of downtown Grand Rapids are in the final phase of being restored into one, two, and three bedroom apartments and will be available in the Fall of 2011. Each unit, downtown, will have architecturally distinct floor plans, 10 foot high ceilings, designer kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and pecan hardwood and ceramic tile flooring. There will be 24 hour video surveillance monitoring, elevator access from parking area, covered parking available and on-site management. Residents will be able to enjoy high speed internet access and on-line rent pay.
Front Row Condominiums: Front Row Condominiums,downtown, has one, two, three, and four bedroom units available starting at $350k and at least 1500 sq feet. Association fees start at $150 per month and include trash, yard waste pickup, water, sewer, snow removal, and insurance. Each luxury condo has tall ceilings, European tile, Bamboo floors, high end appliances, and a patio/deck. Front Row Condos are located in the Renaissance Zone dowtown and therefore city, state, and property taxes are waived until 2017. 51 Monroe Center Grand Rapids, MI 616-570-1871 Gallery on Fulton: The Gallery not only has 56 one, two, and three bedroom apartments, but is also home to the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts (UIC). The UIC holds a 200 seat film theatre, performing arts theatre, ceramic studio, outdoor terrace, and multiple art galleries and event spaces downtown. The Gallery also encompasses 2,700 sf of retail space and 250 public parking spaces. Residents enjoy the rooftop deck complete with city views, fire pit, grill, lounge areas, televisions, and wireless internet. Residents also enjoy the fitness center equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, weights, and televisions. There is secured covered parking along with a residents-only elevator to the apartments. Special services for residents include dry cleaning, grocery shopping, personal trainer, dog walking, personal shopper, event spaces for rent.
Hopson Flats: This is a historic timber-constructed building with interior brick walls, high ceilings, and wood floors. The Hobson Flats offers contemporary student living dowtown consisting of 42 two, three and four bedroom loft-style apartments with wood floors and high ceilings. Rent includes heat, electricity, air conditioning, free high-speed Internet, free cable TV, optional in-unit Ethernet for gamers, convenient parking, fitness center, quiet reading lounge, entertainment/game room, and laundry facilities. Lease length of 12 months is encouraged, but a 10 month lease is available for students for additional fee. Rent is based on renting a single room or renting a whole apartment. Rent includes secure key-fob access, a quiet study lounge, on-site laundry facilities with card access (not coin-operated), free cable TV , bike storage, and 24-hour emergency maintenance staff. There is an entertainment/game room decked out with a giant-screen television, pool and ping-pong tables, comfortable seating, vending machines, and 24-ft. ceiling. Mechanical closets are located outside of each flat for easy, non-intrusive service. Common areas cleaned daily. Bedrooms measure a generous 12-ft. x 12-ft and ceiling range between 11 feet and 13 feet. The Hopson Flats are conveniently located next to the bus station and across the street from Founders Brewing Company and downtown music venue, The Intersection.
Office (at the Herkimer): 323 South Division SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 458-1471 ext. 10 Located in the heart of the Avenue for the Arts dowtown, these studio apartments were designed with the artist in mind. Martineau Apartments provides open floor plans, utility sinks in each unit for art supplies, and a community sound room for musicians. Other amenities include central air, intercom access, washer and dryer in each apartment. These open loft style live-work studios for artists cost between $548-675 per month plus one month’s security deposit. Rent includes water. Square Feet of the units vary between 850 – 1300. Residents pay a fee to park in an open lot. Eligibility requirements state that residents’ income must not exceed 80% of area median income. Section 8 Housing Vouchers are accepted. No pets allowed. Lease term is 12 months. Metropolitan Park 350 Ionia Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-458-4009 Metropolitan Park offers modern 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom townhomes in the Heartside neighborhood of downtown Grand Rapids. All units have central air conditioning, dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, oven, walk-in closets, stainless steel appliances, and washer & dryer. The 1700 sf three bedroom town homes have a welcoming ground floor organized around individual entryways right along Ionia Avenue. The second floor of the town homes are recessed to provide privacy to the master bedroom. The 1100 sf two bedroom apartments are located on the two top floors of the four story building. Park Place Apartments 68 Ransom Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-458-9722 Park Place Apartments, downtown, is an eight story brick building located right next to GRCC, Kendall College and the Grand Rapids Public Library. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom loft style apartments are available for rent starting at $575. Each unit has exposed brick, hardwood floors, granite countertops, recessed lighting, and gated on-site parking. Laundry, security cameras, heat, water, and gas included. |
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