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253 Marion Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA|John Ball Park
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Property Overview
253 Marion Ave SW offers a balanced mix of practical advantages and appealing characteristics, with features that support everyday comfort and useful living space. It stands out for its overall functionality and the kinds of attributes that can appeal to a wide range of preferences and needs.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Fireplace
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 253 Marion Ave Sw, John Ball Park
Features
| Fireplace | Forced Air |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Community
| Cats OK |
Grounds
| 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
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 253 Marion Ave Sw
Sweet deal!
This listing is 20% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in John Ball Park.
Property Id: 77YSMACB Freshly painted home with remodeled main floor bath. House has living room, family room, central air, dishwasher, and washer and dryer. Two stall detached garage with lots of off street parking; 1 mile to Pew Campus on Fulton Street; 3 miles to GVSU Health Sciences Building; blocks to bus stop; very close to 131 and 196 expressways; near zoo and the park; 1.5 miles to downtown; nice neighborhood
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 253 Marion Ave Sw compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Fireplace
- In-unit features
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.4 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.7 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.9 miles away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
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 253 Marion Ave Sw cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
John Ball Park
Grand Rapids
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,272 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $2,250 |
| December 2025 | $2,223 |
| January 2026 | $2,200 |
| February 2026 | $2,199 |
| March 2026 | $2,236 |
| April 2026 | $2,318 |
| May 2026 | $2,359 |
| June 2026 | $2,398 |
| July 2026 | $2,395 |
| August 2026 | $2,398 |
| September 2026 | $2,297 |
| October 2026 | $2,314 |
| November 2026 | $2,450 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,400 |
| December 2024 | $2,225 |
| January 2025 | $2,143 |
| February 2025 | $2,150 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,395 |
| October 2025 | $2,000 |
| November 2025 | $2,410 |
| December 2025 | $2,325 |
| January 2026 | $2,300 |
| February 2026 | $2,283 |
| October 2026 | $2,500 |
| November 2026 | $2,500 |
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Can I afford to live at 253 Marion Ave Sw?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$80,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $80,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,000.
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Schools near 253 Marion 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
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School
1460 laughlin dr nw
grand rapids, MI, 49504
PK, K-5Public
B-
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
977 44th st sw
wyoming, MI, 49509
PK, KPublic
B-
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
2555 inverness rd se
grand rapids, MI, 49546
PK, K-6Public
C+
Getting around Grand Rapids near 253 Marion 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.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 253 Marion Ave Sw, Grand Rapids
Groceries
5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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