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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Covered parking

Location

501 River Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, USA
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(844) 243-9986 ext. 9055

Property Overview

River South Apartments receives a strong 8.5 out of 10 in the Zumper expert rating, indicating its appeal for renters. The property offers competitive pricing with a perfect score of 10, alongside impressive amenities and location ratings of 9 each, ensuring a high standard of living and convenient access to essential services. Notable features such as on-site laundry and covered parking enhance its desirability, while a trustworthiness rating of 7 reflects a commitment to transparency in property management.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, River South Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River South Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

W-022 bed1 bath860 sqft$1,245 /mo

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Amenities for River South Apartments

Tech

Cable ReadyHigh-Speed Internet

Building

Cats OKClubhouse
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

On-Site Maintenance

Other

Short Term Lease
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 
Limit1

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Pets Welcome. Restrictions Apply. Please contact the property for more information.

Building details

Property details

Year built1972
Units54
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About River South Apartments

HomeApartments in Grand Rapids River South Apartments

River South Apartments is a Grand Rapids Apartment located at 501 River Rd. The property features a 2 BR rental unit available starting at $1245. Amenities include Dogs Ok, Cats Ok, and On-Site Laundry. Covered Parking parking and Surface Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


Year Built: 1972

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, River South Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River South Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated River South Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
River South Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
River South Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, River South Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
River South Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While River South Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
River South Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

River South Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 32 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

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 River South Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Grand Rapids

2-bedroom apartments at River South Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Grand Rapids.

Median rents as of Mar 1 2025.
Grand Rapids
A table of studio rental data trends in Grand Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$725
October 2023$725
November 2023$725
December 2023$725
January 2024$725
February 2024$775
March 2024$777
April 2024$775
May 2024$775
June 2024$775
July 2024$775
August 2024$775
September 2024$775
October 2024$775
November 2024$775
December 2024$775
January 2025$775
February 2025$775
March 2025$775

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 501 River Rd?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$49,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $49,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,245.
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Schools near River South Apartments

Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center

1217 se 2nd ave

grand rapids, MN, 55744

PKPublic
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Getting around Grand Rapids near 501 River Rd

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 501 River Rd, Grand Rapids

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 501 River Rd

ALDI
85 SE 13th St
Super One Foods
503 NW 4th St
Miners Of Grand Rapids Inc
2410 S Pokegama Ave
Super One Foods
2410 S Pokegama Ave
Walmart Supercenter
100 SE 29th St

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