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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Recently renovated
  • Recently renovated kitchens

Location

16 Jefferson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA|Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids
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Green Property Management

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(866) 954-7336

Property Overview

Half Century Apartments is highly rated, achieving an overall score of 8.6 from Zumper, reflecting its excellent amenities, competitive pricing, and prime location, which scores 9 out of 10. The property features recently renovated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, enhanced by nearby entertainment options, transit accessibility, and vibrant green spaces, making it ideal for social activities and environmental sustainability. With a strong emphasis on trustworthiness and transparency, it's recognized as an exceptional choice for discerning renters seeking a quality lifestyle.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Half Century Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Half Century Apartments 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

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath400 sqft$1,125 /mo1 unit availableSPECIAL - 3 Months Off $75.00/month Convenience Fee if sign by September 15, 2025!

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Amenities for Half Century Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

GarbageRecycling
Water and Sewer
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 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units20
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About Half Century Apartments

HomeApartments in Grand RapidsHeartside-Downtown Grand Rapids Half Century Apartments

Half Century is a Historical Heritage Hill apartment community that beautifully incorporates historic charm and the convenience of modern-day with recently renovated kitchens, complete with stainless steel appliances in each apartment. Just steps outside the front door, you will find a variety of restaurants guaranteed to satisfy any craving! Entertainment is also nearby, with Van Andel Arena and all of Downtown Grand Rapids best attractions within a 10-minute walk.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Half Century Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Half Century Apartments 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 Half Century Apartments
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, Half Century Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids. 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.
Half Century Apartments 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, Half Century 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.
Half Century 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·9A 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.
Half Century Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 7 highest rated

I lived in a studio apartment at this place for a year and absolutely loved it! The rent was reasonably priced for the location, being by all of the restaurants and bars. Overall I would rate this a must stay for anyone looking to live in this safe neighborhood. - Aidan

Lisa Lane

Lisa Lane

Mar 25, 2021

Wonderful experience living here! Location is unbelievably perfect, and I promise you won’t find cheaper rent anywhere near this close to downtown. Neighbors are great, maintenance requests are filled quicker than you can believe, and everyone that I’ve dealt with in the leasing office has been extremely attentive, friendly and professional. Living here has been a dream!

Jake Wiltse

Jake Wiltse

Jul 01, 2021

We’re sharing just 7 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Half Century Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 201 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 47 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

Eco living

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

Pet owners

  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 Half Century Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids

1-bedroom apartments at Half Century Apartments cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids
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A table of studio rental data trends in Grand Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,034
October 2023$977
November 2023$1,003
December 2023$1,009
January 2024$1,060
February 2024$1,100
March 2024$1,101
April 2024$1,163
May 2024$1,141
June 2024$1,146
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$1,241
A table of studio rental data trends in Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,005
December 2023$1,005
April 2024$1,284
May 2024$1,285
June 2024$1,310
July 2024$1,305
August 2024$1,299
September 2024$1,325
October 2024$1,393
November 2024$1,399
December 2024$1,364
January 2025$1,307
February 2025$1,299
March 2025$1,330
April 2025$1,312
May 2025$1,300
June 2025$1,349
July 2025$1,304
August 2025$1,337

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Half Century Apartments

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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Getting around Grand Rapids near 16 Jefferson Ave Se

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

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

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 16 Jefferson Ave Se, Grand Rapids

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-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

6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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