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546 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA|Belknap Lookout
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KMG Prestige

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(616) 359-0072

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Property Overview

Belknap Place garners an impressive overall rating of 9.7 from Zumper, reflecting its strong value proposition with top scores for pricing, location, and quality. The property excels in amenities and offers a vibrant social scene, with 200 restaurants and numerous cultural centers within a mile, alongside a commitment to environmental sustainability and remote work adaptability. With excellent transparency and trustworthiness ratings, it presents a compelling choice for renters seeking a desirable 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

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Belknap Place is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

1Bd-801 bed1 bath539 sqft$1,474 /mo1 unit available
1Bd-Mkt1 bed1 bath562 sqft$1,500 /mo1 unit available
1Bd-601 bed1 bath473 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
2Bd-PBV2 bed2 bath656 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
2Bd-60 802 bed2 bath634 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
2Bd-Mkt2 bed2 bath738 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
3Bd-603 bed3 bath976 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for Belknap Place

Appliances

Garbage Disposal

Building

Controlled AccessElevator
Green BuildingRecreation Room
Smoke-freeWheelchair Accessible

Grounds

Bike RacksReserved Parking Available

Services

On-Site Management

Other

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One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

Units50
Lease terms12 months
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About Belknap Place

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Welcome to Belknap Place Apartments! Embrace a life of comfort and excitement. Belknap Place Apartments prepares you for a successful day with modern perks to streamline your schedule and high-end extras to brighten every moment. Our one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes in the Northeast neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan, provide the ideal launchpad for you to start and end your day. Whether you’re getting ready for work, heading to class, or enjoying a day off, you'll have everything you need here.


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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Belknap Place is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Belknap Place
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.
Belknap Place 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.
Belknap Place goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bike racks. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Belknap Place receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Belknap Place offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Belknap Place has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Belknap Place.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Belknap Place has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Belknap Place is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 52 parks within a mile
  • Public transit available nearby

Work-from-home

  • 4 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 9 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 4 internet service provider options nearby
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 200 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 108 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 54 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 Belknap Place compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Belknap Lookout

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 8% lower than 1-bedrooms in Belknap Lookout.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Belknap Lookout
Grand Rapids
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Grand Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,321
April 2024$1,395
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
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Belknap Lookout
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,510
April 2024$1,610
May 2024$1,790
June 2024$1,560
July 2024$1,799
August 2024$1,773
September 2024$1,768
October 2024$1,686
November 2024$1,568
December 2024$1,549
January 2025$1,662
February 2025$1,575
March 2025$1,678
April 2025$1,740
May 2025$1,798
June 2025$1,687
July 2025$1,692
August 2025$1,749
September 2025$1,567
October 2025$1,530
November 2025$1,498
December 2025$1,475
January 2026$1,517
February 2026$1,565

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,480 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,487.
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Schools near Belknap Place

Coit Arts Academy

617 coit ave ne

grand rapids, MI, 49503

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+

Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing

4300 costa ave ne

grand rapids, MI, 49525

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Grand Rapids near 546 Lafayette Ave Ne

Walking

8/10
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

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 546 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
VaVariety of bars within walking distance

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