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Highlights

  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Outdoor space
  • Beautiful wood flooring
  • Clean and comfortable environment

Location

827 Watson St Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA|SWAN
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Property Overview

827 & 829 Watson Street offers a compelling combination of features for prospective renters, highlighted by spacious bedrooms, outdoor space, and beautiful wood flooring. With a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, a competitive pricing score of 10, and high marks for amenities and location at 9 each, this property stands out in the market. Additionally, its vibrant neighborhood supports a bustling social scene and promotes environmental sustainability, making it an attractive choice for those seeking quality living.

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, 827 & 829 Watson Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 827 & 829 Watson Street 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

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,618 sqftWelcome to 829 Watson Street SW, a charming multi-family apartment located in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, MI. This apartment boasts three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, making it an ideal choice for those seeking ample living space. The unit is meticulously maintained, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for all residents. The interior features beautiful wood flooring, adding a touch of elegance and warmth to the space. One of the standout features of this apartment is the yard, providing a wonderful outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at 829 Watson Street SW.

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Amenities for 827 & 829 Watson Street

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Clean UnitHardwood Floor
Multi FamilyTrash
Wood Floors

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RefrigeratorStove

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Water/Sewer

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceYard

Services

Landscaping
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About 827 & 829 Watson Street

HomeApartments in Grand RapidsSWAN 827 & 829 Watson Street

Welcome to 829 Watson Street SW, a charming multi-family apartment located in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, MI. This apartment boasts three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, making it an ideal choice for those seeking ample living space. The unit is meticulously maintained, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for all residents. The interior features beautiful wood flooring, adding a touch of elegance and warmth to the space. One of the standout features of this apartment is the yard, providing a wonderful outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at 829 Watson Street SW.


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, 827 & 829 Watson Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 827 & 829 Watson Street 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 827 & 829 Watson Street
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.
827 & 829 Watson Street 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.
827 & 829 Watson Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including landscaping. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 827 & 829 Watson Street 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.
827 & 829 Watson Street 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 827 & 829 Watson Street 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.
827 & 829 Watson Street 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.

827 & 829 Watson Street is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 29 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 146 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 40 local event hubs within 1 mile

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 827 & 829 Watson Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 404 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in SWAN

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
SWAN
Grand Rapids
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Grand Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,422
June 2024$1,363
July 2024$1,452
August 2024$1,463
September 2024$1,457
October 2024$1,453
November 2024$1,422
December 2024$1,416
January 2025$1,450
February 2025$1,432
March 2025$1,417
April 2025$1,432
May 2025$1,459
June 2025$1,415
July 2025$1,421
August 2025$1,452
September 2025$1,446
October 2025$1,439
November 2025$1,442
December 2025$1,465
January 2026$1,488
February 2026$1,494
March 2026$1,493
April 2026$1,487
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in SWAN
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,079
June 2024$1,055
July 2024$1,125
August 2024$1,125
September 2024$1,047
October 2024$1,023
November 2024$1,310
December 2024$1,152
January 2025$1,415
February 2025$1,425
March 2025$1,309
April 2025$1,198
August 2025$1,062
September 2025$1,057
October 2025$1,057
November 2025$1,465
December 2025$1,500
January 2026$1,449
February 2026$1,389
March 2026$1,293
April 2026$1,184

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1460 laughlin dr nw

grand rapids, MI, 49504

PK, K-5Public
B-

Ridgemoor Park Montessori

2555 inverness rd se

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PK, K-6Public
C+

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977 44th st sw

wyoming, MI, 49509

PK, KPublic
B-
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Getting around Grand Rapids near 827 Watson St Sw

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 827 Watson St Sw, Grand Rapids

Groceries

2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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