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Highlights
- Convenient location
- Ample living space
- Easy access
- Downtown amenities
Location
156 Lexington Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA|SWAN
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Property Overview
156 Lexington offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenities, with an 8.5 Zumper Expert Rating supported by top marks for price, amenities, and location. It stands out for its ample living space, easy access to downtown amenities, nearby transit and parks, walkability, and a lively neighborhood with many restaurants, while also showing strong value per square foot.
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.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- More space
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Floor plans
| 3BR/1.0BA | 3 bed | 1 bath | 1,200 sqft | $1,400 /mo | 1 unit available | Spacious three-bedroom, one-bath apartment located on the upper level, offering a generous layout with plenty of room to make the space your own. With three bedrooms and comfortable living areas, this apartment provides the flexibility for additional bedrooms, a home office, guest room, or hobby space. Enjoy a convenient Grand Rapids location near Bridge Street Market, the YMCA, the DASH bus line, and the popular restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment along Bridge Street. With ample living space and easy access to downtown amenities, this apartment offers a great combination of space, convenience, and location. |
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Amenities for 156 Lexington
Apartment Amenities
| Water |
Appliances
| Oven | Oven/Stove |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Building
| Sewer |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 2 |
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About 156 Lexington
Spacious three-bedroom, one-bath apartment located on the upper level, offering a generous layout with plenty of room to make the space your own. With three bedrooms and comfortable living areas, this apartment provides the flexibility for additional bedrooms, a home office, guest room, or hobby space. Enjoy a convenient Grand Rapids location near Bridge Street Market, the YMCA, the DASH bus line, and the popular restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment along Bridge Street. With ample living space and easy access to downtown amenities, this apartment offers a great combination of space, convenience, and location.
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 GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 156 Lexington is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 156 Lexington has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
156 Lexington 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.
156 Lexington goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 156 Lexington 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.
156 Lexington 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 156 Lexington 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.
156 Lexington 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.
156 Lexington is great for:
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 156 Lexington compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 miles away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 310 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.3 miles away
- Distance from transit
- More than 2.8 miles from public transportation
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in SWAN
3-bedroom apartments at 156 Lexington cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in SWAN.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
SWAN
Grand Rapids
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,413 |
| 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 |
| May 2026 | $1,464 |
| June 2026 | $1,455 |
| July 2026 | $1,469 |
| August 2026 | $1,481 |
| September 2026 | $1,441 |
| October 2026 | $1,454 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,216 |
| 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 |
| May 2026 | $1,477 |
| June 2026 | $1,409 |
| July 2026 | $1,212 |
| August 2026 | $1,425 |
| September 2026 | $1,222 |
| October 2026 | $1,359 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 156 Lexington Ave Nw?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$56,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Schools near 156 Lexington
Sibley School
943 sibley st nw
grand rapids, MI, 49504
PK, K-5Public
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-
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
2555 inverness rd se
grand rapids, MI, 49546
PK, K-6Public
C+
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
977 44th st sw
wyoming, MI, 49509
PK, KPublic
B-
Getting around Grand Rapids near 156 Lexington Ave Nw
Walking
7/10
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
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 156 Lexington Ave Nw, Grand Rapids
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Explore the area around 156 Lexington Ave Nw
Meijer
405 Seward Ave NW
Grand Rapids Downtown Market, Inc
435 Ionia Ave SW
Juju Bird
435 Ionia Ave SW
Super Mercado Michoacan
602 Leonard St NW
Oxford Food Center
817 Oxford St SW
Reset 2020 Empowerment Apparel
750 1st St NW
Boutique Emmanuel at Grand Plaza
220 Lyon St NW
Emmanuel Two
220 Lyon St NW
Bianka Bridal
125 Ottawa Ave NW
Family Dollar
1153 Fulton St W
Starbucks
227 Winter Ave NW
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co
227 Winter Ave NW
Tim Hortons
900 Fulton St W
Starbucks
Pearl St NW & Campau Ave NW
Starbucks
187 Monroe Ave NW
Parkway Tropics
814 Lake Michigan Dr NW
Fulton Street Pub
801 Fulton St W
One Bourbon
608 Bridge St NW
Jolly Pumpkin
428 Bridge St NW
General Wood Shop
507 Bridge St NW
K-Rok Korean BBQ & Karaoke Soju Cocktail Bar
169 Louis Campau Promenade NW
Franks Market
1021 Fulton St W
Le Macaron French Pastries
132 Monroe Center St NW
Rise Authentic Baking Co.
1220 Fulton St W
Dorothy & Toto's Gourmet
435 Ionia Ave SW
Lexington Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Douglas Park
Lacks Park
Playground
Adobe in & Out
17 Seward Ave NW
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
617 Fulton St W
Adobe in & Out Drive Thru
617 Fulton St W
Burger King
410 Pearl St NW
Erbert & Gerbert's
401 Fulton St W
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DASH
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