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536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast
536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,200–$1,700
BedsStudio–2
Baths1
Sqft834–983
modified
1 Day Ago

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Units

536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI

New Listing

Studio, 1 Bath

Studio

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed on 11/01/2025
Listed by American Realty Property Management
Days on market: 2
This studio apartment is very spacious! Located on Lafayette close to many great attractions on Wealthy street! Call us today to set up your private showing! Check out the rest of our available properties at american-realty. com Lawn Range Stove

New Listing

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,700

Listed on 11/01/2025
Listed by American Realty Property Management
Days on market: 2
This gorgeous Heritage Hill lower unit home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and very large living spaces. There is gorgeous wood flooring throughout home, with tons of cupboard space and lovely fireplaces in the living room. This home also offers a first large porch perfect for relaxing outside! Schedule a showing today! Check out the rest of our available properties at american-realty. com Lawn Range Stove

Occupied Units

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 3803
(RLNE25070) This gorgeous Heritage Hill home has 3 large separate units! Gorgeous wood flooring throughout the home, with tons of cupboard space and lovely fireplaces in living rooms. Accepts Section 8.

Occupied

2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,400

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 2949
This gorgeous Heritage Hill home has 3 large separate units! Gorgeous wood flooring throughout the home, with tons of cupboard space and lovely fireplaces in living rooms. This gorgeous Heritage Hill upper unit home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms with very large living spaces. Gorgeous wood flooring throughout home, with tons of cupboard space and lovely ornamental fireplaces in the living room. A balcony is the perfect for enjoying and relaxing outside! AMERICAN REALTY is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider Accepts Section 8.

Amenities for 536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Garage Parking
Unit Amenities
  • Microwave
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heat
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Assigned Parking
  • Fireplace

Policies at 536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast

HomeApartments in Grand RapidsSouth Hill 536 Lafayette Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Don't miss this charming property located at 536 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, in the heart of South Hill! This intimate community consists of 4 units, offering 2 bedroom and studio options, ranging in size from 834 to 983 square feet. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including a dishwasher, cozy fireplace, and beautiful hardwood floors. As a pet-friendly community, you can bring your furry friends along! The property is situated near top-rated schools, including an elementary and middle school with A- or higher ratings. With its long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living arrangement. Come see what this hidden gem has to offer!

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Units4
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code49503

536 Lafayette Ave Se is great for:

Social life

  • 195 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 272 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 45 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • A bustling neighborhood

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA compares to other nearby properties.

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Pet restrictions
Pets aren't allowed at this location.

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Rent trends in Grand Rapids

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 536 Lafayette Ave Se to be 4% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Hill.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
South Hill
Grand Rapids
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Grand Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,444
December 2023$1,454
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
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in South Hill
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$2,150
February 2024$2,150
March 2025$1,721
April 2025$1,772

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 536 Lafayette Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI.
2 years ago$1,200Studio1 bath
2 years ago$1,6002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$1,6002 bed1 bath
7 years ago$1,4002 bed1 bath
8 years ago$1,4002 bed1 bath
10 years ago$800Studio1 bath
12 years ago$1,2002 bed1 bath

Schools near 536 Lafayette Ave Se

Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

645 logan st se

grand rapids, MI, 49503

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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Neighborhood

South Hill | Grand Rapids, MI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Grand Rapids near 536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
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

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 536 Lafayette Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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