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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private patio
  • Downtown location
  • 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 holds an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6/10, highlighting its competitive pricing and exceptional amenities, rated at 9/10. The property features a private patio, upgraded kitchen, and central heating, offering an elevated living standard in a prime downtown location. With a strong emphasis on work-from-home capabilities, pet-friendliness, fitness options, and vibrant social life opportunities, it stands out as a versatile living choice for a variety of lifestyles.

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, 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 Price— 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

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath1,000 sqft$1,495 /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

Dog policy

Allowed 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
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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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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 Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 216 Lafayette Ave NE
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.
216 Lafayette Ave NE 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.
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:

Social life

  • 242 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 64 parks and recreation options
  • 87 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 48 local event hubs within 1 mile

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 48 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • 14 health/wellness centers nearby

Work-from-home

  • 4 internet service provider options nearby
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 9 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 3 office supply stores 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 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

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Heritage Hill

2-bedroom apartments at 216 Lafayette Ave NE cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Heritage Hill.

Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Heritage Hill
Grand Rapids
A table of studio rental data trends in Grand Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$989
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$1,240
September 2025$1,265
October 2025$1,275
A table of studio rental data trends in Heritage Hill
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,095
March 2024$1,095
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

$59,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,495.
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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

Lincoln School

860 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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