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246 Valley Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA|John Ball Park
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Amenities for 246 Valley Ave Sw, John Ball Park
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 246 Valley Ave Sw
AVAILABLE AUGUST 2026! This 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom property faces John Ball Zoo and is walking distance to the Laker Line, GVSU campus around the corner, and close to the bars and hotspots of the John Ball Area. The inside has been completely remodeled from head to toe including a modern kitchen and nice hard wood floors, and nothing but the best building materials were used. This home also accommodates its tenants with central A/C, in unit laundry, a 1 stall garage, and a huge back porch, great for enjoying nice summer days and grilling out. Be sure to act now as this will not last long! Check out the rest of our available properties at american-realty. com Range Stove
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 246 Valley Ave Sw compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 175 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | John Ball Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 49504 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in John Ball Park
4-bedroom apartments at 246 Valley Ave Sw cost about 28% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
John Ball Park
Grand Rapids
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,200 |
| December 2023 | $2,197 |
| January 2024 | $2,200 |
| February 2024 | $2,225 |
| March 2024 | $2,239 |
| April 2024 | $2,197 |
| May 2024 | $2,196 |
| June 2024 | $2,258 |
| July 2024 | $2,222 |
| August 2024 | $2,195 |
| September 2024 | $2,221 |
| October 2024 | $2,117 |
| November 2024 | $2,269 |
| December 2024 | $2,250 |
| January 2025 | $2,250 |
| February 2025 | $2,236 |
| March 2025 | $2,215 |
| April 2025 | $2,234 |
| May 2025 | $2,199 |
| June 2025 | $2,212 |
| July 2025 | $2,286 |
| August 2025 | $2,250 |
| September 2025 | $2,132 |
| October 2025 | $2,027 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,300 |
| December 2023 | $2,220 |
| January 2024 | $2,125 |
| February 2024 | $2,050 |
| March 2024 | $2,025 |
| November 2024 | $2,398 |
| December 2024 | $2,225 |
| January 2025 | $2,143 |
| February 2025 | $2,150 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,395 |
| October 2025 | $2,000 |
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Can I afford to live at 246 Valley Ave Sw?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$102,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $102,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,550.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 4 years ago | $2,100 |
Schools near 246 Valley Ave Sw
Shawmut Hills School
2550 burritt st nw
grand rapids, MI, 49504
PK, K-8Public
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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Internet available near 246 Valley Ave Sw
Getting around Grand Rapids near 246 Valley Ave Sw
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 246 Valley Ave Sw, Grand Rapids
Groceries
5/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-minute walk, and there are also a few specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
4/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.
Cafes
5/10
The closest café is within a 10-minute walk, and there are some other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
5/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk.
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk.
Parks
10/10
A large park and some other smaller parks in the area.
Nightlife
3/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are some other bars within walking distance.
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