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1251 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA|Creston
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Westshore Property Management, Inc.
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About 1251 Lafayette Ave Ne
Sweet deal!
This listing is 13% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Creston.
A completely updated 3 bedroom possible 4th, with 1 Full Bath on the Northeast Side of Grand Rapids. This 2 story home located minutes from downtown and the medical mile. This home is in move-in condition with all renovations completed in years past, such as a new roof, central air conditioning, furnace, tile flooring, kitchen and baths, as well as updated plumbing, heating & cooling and electrical. all appliances are newer. Enjoy the summer on your new deck complete with large, landscaped backyard, and 6 foot privacy fencing. Tenant pays for gas and electricity. No pets allowed. Move In Costs: $50 Application Fee (per adult) First Month's Rent: 1595.00 Security Deposit 1595.00 $60 Administration Fee **In order to qualify, your credit score needs to be 600 or higher. Income needs to be 2.5 times the rent amount per month or more, and you need to have a good rental history with not evictions, judgements, or money owed to landlords in the last 5 years. For more information, contact Nate at 231-798-6430 extension 1002. www westshorepropertymanagement com
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1251 Lafayette Ave Ne compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Creston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 49505 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Creston
3-bedroom apartments at 1251 Lafayette Ave Ne cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Creston
Grand Rapids
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,698 |
| June 2024 | $1,768 |
| July 2024 | $1,835 |
| August 2024 | $1,869 |
| September 2024 | $1,825 |
| October 2024 | $1,795 |
| November 2024 | $1,835 |
| December 2024 | $1,856 |
| January 2025 | $1,892 |
| February 2025 | $1,897 |
| March 2025 | $1,896 |
| April 2025 | $1,927 |
| May 2025 | $1,924 |
| June 2025 | $1,890 |
| July 2025 | $1,891 |
| August 2025 | $1,831 |
| September 2025 | $1,798 |
| October 2025 | $1,767 |
| November 2025 | $1,873 |
| December 2025 | $1,870 |
| January 2026 | $1,897 |
| February 2026 | $1,872 |
| March 2026 | $1,812 |
| April 2026 | $1,885 |
| May 2026 | $1,900 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,700 |
| June 2024 | $1,984 |
| July 2024 | $1,970 |
| August 2024 | $1,837 |
| September 2024 | $1,757 |
| October 2024 | $1,761 |
| November 2024 | $1,792 |
| December 2024 | $1,795 |
| January 2025 | $1,895 |
| February 2025 | $1,832 |
| March 2025 | $1,859 |
| April 2025 | $1,926 |
| May 2025 | $1,986 |
| June 2025 | $2,113 |
| July 2025 | $1,915 |
| August 2025 | $1,845 |
| September 2025 | $1,776 |
| October 2025 | $1,809 |
| November 2025 | $1,884 |
| December 2025 | $1,808 |
| January 2026 | $2,059 |
| February 2026 | $2,100 |
| March 2026 | $1,810 |
| April 2026 | $1,802 |
| May 2026 | $1,849 |
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Can I afford to live at 1251 Lafayette Ave Ne?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$63,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,595.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,595 |
Schools near 1251 Lafayette Ave Ne
Palmer School
309 palmer st ne
grand rapids, MI, 49505
PK, K-5Public
C+
Kent Education Center - Oakleigh
2223 gordon st nw
grand rapids, MI, 49504
K-8Public
C
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School
1460 laughlin dr nw
grand rapids, MI, 49504
PK, K-5Public
B-
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing
4300 costa ave ne
grand rapids, MI, 49525
PK, K-12Public
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
2555 inverness rd se
grand rapids, MI, 49546
PK, K-6Public
C+
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Neighborhood
Creston | Grand Rapids, MI
Getting around Grand Rapids near 1251 Lafayette Ave Ne
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1251 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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