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209 Valley Ave Nw #1, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA|John Ball Park
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Amenities for 209 Valley Ave Nw #1, John Ball Park
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Dining Room |
| Hardwood Floor | Heat Included |
| Laminate Kitchen Counters | Living Room |
| Walk-in Closet | Water & Sewer Included |
Appliances
| Electric Stove/Oven | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| No Smoking Building | Onsite Laundry |
Services
| Lawn Care Included | Snow Removal Not Included |
| Trash Removal Included |
Neighborhood
| 90+ Walk Score | Park Nearby |
Other
| Tenant Pays All Electric |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 209 Valley Ave Nw #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 37% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in John Ball Park.
* Heat included. * Water included. * Trash removal included. * Lawn care included. * Convenient location. * Pets negotiable. Check out this cozy 2-bedroom lower apartment in the casual SWAN neighborhood. This apartment has old-world charm with a vintage kitchen. The apartment is conveniently located very close to downtown, John Ball zoo and park, and the Bridge street market, Fulton restaurants and local breweries. In addition to the convenience, a short 5 minute drive to GVSU downtown campus and a 5 minute walk to the new Laker route 50 bus line makes it significantly easier to access local college facilities. Getting out of town is a quick hop onto I-196 or US-131, giving you in-town living with the flexibility to commute efficiently. This may be in the area for GRPS Challenge Scholars for your child to qualify for free college tuition for attending Union High School. Please have a look at the floor plan under attachments. $40 app fee. Heat, trash, and water are included in the rent. Pets negotiable. Shared coin laundry in basement of building.
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 209 Valley Ave Nw #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | John Ball Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 49504 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in John Ball Park
2-bedroom apartments at 209 Valley Ave Nw #1 cost about 37% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
John Ball Park
Grand Rapids
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,495 |
| January 2024 | $1,493 |
| February 2024 | $1,497 |
| March 2024 | $1,473 |
| April 2024 | $1,503 |
| May 2024 | $1,562 |
| June 2024 | $1,573 |
| July 2024 | $1,618 |
| August 2024 | $1,587 |
| September 2024 | $1,505 |
| October 2024 | $1,544 |
| November 2024 | $1,574 |
| December 2024 | $1,593 |
| January 2025 | $1,591 |
| February 2025 | $1,597 |
| March 2025 | $1,608 |
| April 2025 | $1,582 |
| May 2025 | $1,600 |
| June 2025 | $1,567 |
| July 2025 | $1,517 |
| August 2025 | $1,528 |
| September 2025 | $1,497 |
| October 2025 | $1,495 |
| November 2025 | $1,532 |
| December 2025 | $1,572 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | $1,900 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 209 Valley Ave Nw #1
Sibley School
943 sibley st nw
grand rapids, MI, 49504
PK, K-5Public
C
Kent Education Center - Oakleigh
2223 gordon st nw
grand rapids, MI, 49504
K-8Public
C
Lincoln School
860 crahen ave ne
grand rapids, MI, 49525
K-12Public
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Getting around Grand Rapids near 209 Valley Ave Nw #1
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
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 209 Valley Ave Nw #1, Grand Rapids
Groceries
1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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