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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private patio
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Central heating
  • Upgraded kitchen
  • Gas oven and range
  • All utilities

Location

216 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA|Heritage Hill
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Property Overview

216 Lafayette Ave NE offers strong overall value with an 8/10 expert rating and excellent scores for amenities, location, and price, making it a competitive option for renters. The upgraded kitchen with gas range, hardwood flooring, central heating, private patio, and all-utilities-included setup support comfortable everyday living. Its surroundings and on-site features make it especially appealing for social life, pet friendliness, work-from-home setups, and fitness and wellness, thanks to abundant nearby cultural venues, parks, gyms, coworking spots, and pet services.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 216 Lafayette Ave NE is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 216 Lafayette Ave NE has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath1,000 sqft$1,395 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to our spacious 2 bed, 1.5 bath apartment located in the heart of downtown, close to Medical Mile. This charming unit features hardwood flooring throughout, a private patio for outdoor enjoyment with a partially fenced backyard, and a private entrance for added convenience. Situated close to downtown, you'll have easy access to all the shopping, dining, and entertainment options the city has to offer. The unit also offers central heating to keep you cozy all winter, a lock code front entrance for security, stained glass windows in both bedrooms, and new light fixtures throughout the unit. In the upgraded kitchen you will find a filtered water spigot, a utility sink, gas oven and range, and microwave. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely apartment your new home sweet home in Grand Rapids, MI. Pets are allowed for unit, but all pet owners must create a profile on petscreening com Obligo also offers security deposit assistance if you're eligible. All utilities will be billed through your resident portal. Laundry area for all residents is located in the basement area.

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Amenities for 216 Lafayette Ave NE

Apartment Amenities

PatioPrivate Entrance
Private Patio

Appliances

MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Neighborhood

Close To Downtown
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Lease Processing Fee

One-time.

$50

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

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About 216 Lafayette Ave NE

HomeApartments in Grand RapidsHeritage Hill 216 Lafayette Ave NE

Welcome to our spacious 2 bed, 1.5 bath apartment located in the heart of downtown, close to Medical Mile. This charming unit features hardwood flooring throughout, a private patio for outdoor enjoyment with a partially fenced backyard, and a private entrance for added convenience. Situated close to downtown, you'll have easy access to all the shopping, dining, and entertainment options the city has to offer. The unit also offers central heating to keep you cozy all winter, a lock code front entrance for security, stained glass windows in both bedrooms, and new light fixtures throughout the unit. In the upgraded kitchen you will find a filtered water spigot, a utility sink, gas oven and range, and microwave. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely apartment your new home sweet home in Grand Rapids, MI. Pets are allowed for unit, but all pet owners must create a profile on petscreening com Obligo also offers security deposit assistance if you're eligible. All utilities will be billed through your resident portal. Laundry area for all residents is located in the basement area.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 216 Lafayette Ave NE is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 216 Lafayette Ave NE has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 216 Lafayette Ave NE
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 216 Lafayette Ave NE is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Heritage Hill. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
216 Lafayette Ave NE goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 216 Lafayette Ave NE 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.
216 Lafayette Ave NE 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 216 Lafayette Ave NE does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

216 Lafayette Ave NE is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 60 parks nearby
  • 49 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • 16 health/wellness centers nearby

Social life

  • 223 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 60 parks and recreation options
  • 70 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 132 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the 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 216 Lafayette Ave NE compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 93 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Heritage Hill

2-bedroom apartments at 216 Lafayette Ave NE cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Heritage Hill.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Heritage Hill
Grand Rapids
A table of studio rental data trends in Grand Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,148
July 2024$1,191
August 2024$1,190
September 2024$1,195
October 2024$1,255
November 2024$1,248
December 2024$1,235
January 2025$1,213
February 2025$1,222
March 2025$1,230
April 2025$1,218
May 2025$1,237
June 2025$1,201
July 2025$1,201
August 2025$1,240
September 2025$1,265
October 2025$1,272
November 2025$1,277
December 2025$1,275
January 2026$1,294
February 2026$1,281
March 2026$1,287
April 2026$1,300
May 2026$1,308
A table of studio rental data trends in Heritage Hill
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,155
July 2025$999
August 2025$999

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,395.
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Schools near 216 Lafayette Ave NE

Kent Education Center - Oakleigh

2223 gordon st nw

grand rapids, MI, 49504

K-8Public
C

Ridgemoor Park Montessori

2555 inverness rd se

grand rapids, MI, 49546

PK, K-6Public
C+

Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School

1460 laughlin dr nw

grand rapids, MI, 49504

PK, K-5Public
B-

Lincoln School

860 crahen ave ne

grand rapids, MI, 49525

K-12Public

Lincoln Developmental Center

862 crahen ave ne

grand rapids, MI, 49525

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Heritage 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 216 Lafayette Ave Ne

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 216 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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