My two kids and I need a place to live in the Rockford area

Any advice?? I live in Grand Rapids and thinking about getting a roommate as rent is tough. But I’ve got two young kids who I have custody of every other week. (I’m a guy if that makes any difference)

Any thoughts?

Not for me, but a friend (she doesn't use reddit). She is a 29 young professional, lgbtq friendly, with a cat. She's looking for a room (or someone to get a place with) and can pay $550 with utilities included. Thanks!

I'm relocating to Grand Rapids and have a total of three tenants, two of which will be a cosigner and the third would be a person with a felony and one year left of probation.

If you are aware of or have experienced a positive interaction with a leasing company, an apartment complex, or a landlord who is receptive to folks with felonies I would greatly appreciate a link or suggestion!

For those unfamiliar, having a felony or criminal record is grounds for declining applications to housing. It's also expensive to apply to multiple apartment complexes in Grand Rapids and hopes that one returns favorably.

We're employed, honest and have great rental history. We're searching for townhomes and 2BR for under 1,200/mo around Kentwood and GR.

TLDR: Seeking housing for family with felony history in GR around Kentwood. Hoping to hear tips for where to find success in applications.

Thanks!

Hey! I am looking for a studio apartment with a six month lease starting Aug. 1. Let me know!

Hey all! I am looking for a one bedroom apartment or room to rent in West Grand Rapids, but I am open to other parts for the right price. I’d ideally like to be able to move in by June 1st. I’m a 29 year old single male, I’m employed, have good credit, no debts, keep to myself, and I’m tidy to a fault. I’d truly appreciate any leads on places I can rent myself or with people who are looking for a chill roommate. I hope you all have a great Monday and stay safe & healthy!

Im looking for a small apartment (efficiency is fine) or a room for rent (with a private bathroom). I'm looking for something where the rent includes all of the utilities. I'd prefer the Standale or Walker area.

I'm 40 years old, responsible and employed. Any leads at all would be great!

3 people living together (2 males, 1 female) are looking to fill a room at nice house left unoccupied by roommate moving out around Christmas.

The house is on Grand Rapids Northwest side; very close to I-196, US 131, downtown Grand Valley State University GVSU, Grand Rapids Community College GRCC, downtown GR. Very close to Rapid Bus Route.

You get your own room; approx. 10 ft by 12 ft on the main floor. Room is semi-furnished, but there is no bed. Other things can be cleaned out if not wanted.

Living room, bathroom, kitchen, laundry shared. House has large storage area in basement, air conditioning/heat, garage, washer/dryer and back patio.

When there are four roommates, rent is $300 a month and utilities are $125 a month (this includes gas/heat, electric, AT&T UVerse cable TV & Internet, garbage service). The lease for each roommate is month-to-month with a 30-day move out notice needed. You must put down a $435 deposit for the room before you can move in.

The Internet speed is average 75 Mbsp download and 7 Mbsp upload.

There is a kitten living in the house too. Is usually quiet at night, but runs around the house at various times.

Perfect place for quiet people, simple first time renters, college students; those looking for nice place to live with no drama. Everyone gets along in the house and everyone does their own thing.

Looking for: Quiet roommate. Outside smoking OK, but non-smokers preferred. We will do a background check to make sure you have a major crime-free record (no assaults, burglary, theft, major drug offenses, sex crimes, murders, etc.)

If you have any questions, please send me a private message or comment.

Hi! I'm super not used to reddit, so apologies if this is a badly formatted post. 😅

My spouse and I are looking for at least 1 roommate starting in January (although an earlier move-in date may be possible) for a house we're renting in the Cheshire/Creston area. It's a ~1200 sq ft single story house with a backyard and 1 bathroom. Rent with one additional roommate would be $425 and with two people it would be $318.75. We're on budget plans for gas and electric, so with that and internet utilities are around $69 a month split four ways. (Water is harder for me to find record of since we pay the property managers for it, so it's through the online portal we pay rent with, but it's usually about $30/person split four ways, I think.)

As I kind of mentioned, it's through a property manager, so you would have to pass their background check, etc. I can technically afford the house based on my income alone (you know, without living expenses and student loan payments 🙄) so as long as you haven't been evicted, I can't see why they wouldn't accept your application. If you'd like more deets, shoot me a message!

I'm currently in a transitional housing program for homeless veterans in GR and just got approved for Section 8. I prefer the SW side or downtown but am generally open to anything near the bus line.

Thanks!

Hi! I am looking to rent a room (with private bath) or a studio apartment. I work at a hospital near downtown so prefer something not as far away as Grandville, etc but I do have a car so don't need to be right in the downtown area - currently commute alnost an hour one way & don't want to do that in the winter :( Any leads appreciated!

I have been watching Facebook Marketplace but quite often get no responses to my inquiries. I'm guessing they get snapped up quickly!

Hello everyone. Recently I have received an opportunity to move to Michigan for work which I’m very excited about. It’s a year program, and would need a place to stay for that time. Somewhere near Wyoming area than anything.

FRESHLY RENOVATED: three-bedroom apartment (1,350 square feet), one bath with double vanity bathroom, top floor unit located just one block south of Wealthy Street with off the street parking.

Available NOW!

Freshly painted this home is move-in ready.

A few blocks away from Heritage Hill.

Walkable to Elk Brewing, Donkey Taqueria, Electric Cheetah, Sparrows Coffee, Rowster Coffee, The Winchester, Jonny B'z, Wealthy Street Theater, Erb Thai, Hancock, Brewery Vivant, and more!

• In-unit laundry
• Has original refinished hardwood floors throughout
• Stainless steel appliances
• Granite countertops
• Dishwasher
• Ceiling fans
• New windows
• New bathroom
• New isolation everywhere
• New furnace
• New water heater
• Water included
• NO PETS

Rent-amount $1,450 per month, $1,500 security deposit required. Applicants are required to complete a rental application and authorize a $45 credit and background check.

Here's a link to the craigslist ad for photos - https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/apa/d/grand-rapids-renovated-3-bedroom-with/6963069178.html

New bathroom!

Double vanity!

In-unit laundry!

Granite counter tops

stainless steel appliances

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Open layout

https://www.zillow.com/homes/23810742_zpid/?view=public

My wife and I are planning on moving and renting out our current home. Trying to get a feel for how much we should charge for rent and what people would be willing to pay.

Neighborhood is friendly, GFS is right around the corner for your grocery needs, has a fenced in yard and the house was recently remodeled to open up the space. We also have put walls up in the basement and are hoping to add flooring as well to add more rooms.

I was planning on renting it out for $1500, if the flooring goes in then probably $1700 as this adds 2 more finished rooms and keeps the storage/laundry room separate.

Howdy! I'm looking for 1-3 roommates looking into the cutlerville area. There is a house for rent available around August 8. I'm a 19 year old female. Ideally looking for someone in my age range and also female. Rent is about 1200 a month for the whole household, so the more people the better!

Does anyone know of any apartments that do not deny you based on credit? We can easily afford to pay up to $950 a month but cannot get approved because of our credit.

I initially posted this on r/GVSU, but I wanted to post here too. You'll see me reference stuff for students a few times, but you don't have to be a GSVU student or anything, just so you know.

This past year I rented a house with two friends in Downtown GR, and both of them are going somewhere else once the lease is up in July. This house being in a good location and its affordable price (also all of my stuff being here) has made me want to try to re-book it. But to do that, I'll need two more people. I myself am 21 and I would be going into my senior year next year, but I'm likely going to take some time off to work on some personal stuff.

Here's the Zillow Listing if you want to see some pictures

The house in in East Grand Rapids, and about 25 minutes away from Allendale Campus, and about 8 minutes away from Seidman/DeVos/Eberhard. I myself had all Allendale classes last year 4/5 days a week and I would go through about a tank (15G) a week. If you're going to class downtown, you could probably go 3x as long without needing to get gas.

I've been living here since last August and really it's been quite wonderful. I'm from Ann Arbor (Saline, really) and it was my first year out of home not living in Allendale. I lived in TRIO Center the year before and I just wanted to get out of that 3 mile radius I had been stuck in for two years. The area is amazing. There's great restaurants all around, It takes less than 5min to get to EastTown, and less than 10 to get to the heart of GR. I'll list out some of the essential information

• Guys last year paid $475/mo, we paid $450/mo this year. No reason to assume it won't be around $450 next year, but if you're curious I could absolutely ask for you.
• Washer/Dryer in the basement
• Gas stove/Large Fridge/Microwave/Toaster Oven in the Kitchen
• No Dishwasher unfortunately
• Large room available upstairs, Smaller room Downstairs (still big enough for full size bed & furniture) that's complimented with a nice closet room to make up for the size discrepancy
• Plenty of parking, parks 1-5 comfortably, although if you're having more than 3 over you might be better off having them park at the school across the way
• Located on a never-busy or loud one-way street
• Nice neighbors, guys across the street even helped push my car out of the snow

If you have any questions, or if you have some interest and wanna meet up, you can hit me up on here or call/text me at (734) 476-3068.

Preferably not a part of a large complex as the jack the rates on month to month leases.

Two female and one male roommates are looking to fill the room at nice house that will be unoccupied by former roommate who is moving out on April 30th due to semester ending at Grand Valley State University.

The house is on Grand Rapids Northwest side; very close to I-196, US 131, downtown Grand Valley State University GVSU, Grand Rapids Community College GRCC, downtown GR. Very close to Rapid Bus Route.

You get your own room. One is approx. 10 ft by 12 ft on the main floor. Room has a few furnishing, but can be cleaned out if the furniture is not wanted.

Living and dining room, bathroom, kitchen, laundry shared. House has large storage area in basement, air conditioning/heat, garage, washer/dryer, large backyard with patio and small wooded area with clearings.

When there are four roommates, rent is $300 a month and utilities are $125 a month (this includes gas/heat, electric, AT&T UVerse cable TV & Internet, garbage service). The lease for each roommate is month-to-month; 6 months minimum stay with a 30-day move out notice needed. You must put down a $435 deposit for the room before you can move in.

The Internet speed is average 75 Mbps download and 25 Mbps upload wired; 25 - 40 Mbps down and 7 Mbps up wireless. Modem is located in the hallway next to the living room on the upper floor.

Perfect place for quiet people, simple first time renters, and college students; those looking for nice place to live with no drama. Everyone gets along in the house and everyone does their own thing.

Looking for: Quiet roommate. Outside smoking OK, but non-smokers preferred. No illegal drugs; no sex offenders (we live near a high school). We will do a background check to make sure you have a major crime-free record (no assaults, burglary, theft, sex crimes, murders, etc.)

If you have any questions, please DM me and/or check out the CL list for pictures of the room. https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/roo/d/grand-rapids-300-room-for-rent-at-house/6844194846.html

Recently separated from my long term girlfriend so I need to find a new place to live. Looking to rent an apartment with someone in the Wyoming area or rent a space in a house. My current lease ends in mid May. Please let me know if any opportunities.

My fiancee and I are looking to move to Grand Rapids in the near future and I wanted to throw a Hail Mary here and see if any redditors were planning on listing a home in East Hills/Easttown/Midtown?

Listing my mom's house today, feel free to check it out on all the sites. 721 Larkspur NW. Immediate occupancy All appliances under 5 years old (except chest freezer) Hardwood floors Brand new kitchen and bathrooms in last 3 years 0.25 acre city lot fenced backyard with shed. $199,900 asking Berkshire Hathaway, Summer Brook Teater

Young professional female, just graduated with my master's degree from UIUC and moving into the area because my company is relocating to GR. I am probably looking to purchase property in the area within the next year but I would like to rent for the first year or so to get my bearings. Clean, quiet, not a serial killer, the usual. My company's location is closer to the airport and Eastown or SE GR is great but I am honestly anywhere in the city and pretty flexible except that I really would prefer a house over an apartment. Please let me know if you have or know of anything that might fit and I can't wait to move to the area :)

Hi~are there any restrictions/stipulations in terms of renting your primary house out in the city of GR? I heard from someone you need to own your house for 4 years before renting it out? We have owned for a little over 2. I know we would need to change the status for homestead tax reasons, but that's all I know...this would all be in the case that we moved out of state for work.

*One bed in 3 BR house* >> Sorry about title

In the process of renovating a home. I've got a bedroom upstairs that is extra. It'll be my friend(25), you, and myself(26).

I have a golden retriever puppy that everyone loves. Cats are welcome, and maybe the right dog too.

Big (fenced) back yard, washer & (dryer coming soon) after kitchen renovation, no central air (you'll want a window unit), dishwasher, and common areas are furnished. 420 friendly is must

Ideal roommate would be a male in his 20's.

375+Utilities

I have a great East Grand Rapids House. 2 rooms opening up August 1st! Know anyone looking for a place to live near Calvin College?

Big East Grand Rapids House. There are 2 living rooms, garage, large storage area, big back yard, washer and dryer and more!

Walking distance to Breton Village, which is BOOMING now. D+W, Lulu Lemon, Hungry Howies...and a ton more great shops.

$450/month + utilities

Like most things in life, there are people that want to cheat you out of a good time so they can make a living off your mistakes. As someone that has been, and is still looking for a new home in the Grand Rapids area I have founds quite a few scams in the last couple months. Most are from craigslist, but not exclusively. Additionally most of these scammers are lazy and have some very obvious tell tale signs to identify their scams.

So here is a list of indicators that point to a scam. Keep in mind no single one of these things is an indicator alone, but the more of them you find in one place the more suspicious I suggest you be.

1. I just got a new job so I had to move to...

(While this legit does happen sometimes, it is often the opening fact in most scams. This immediately sets up the situation so they can't show you the property.)

2. I don't have any pictures but you can drive by and look at the outside.

(How is it someone in this day and age does not have, or cannot get, pictures of their own house? A cell phone with a digital camera can be bought for $20. )

3. The listing is in all capital letters or has lots of symbols and exclamation points in its title.

(Why are you yelling at me? )

4. A plain text application.

( It takes 90 seconds of a google search to find a basic lease agreement you can download and use free. Or 10 minutes to download a document or PDF editing software. No excuse to use plain text in an email that can't be cleanly printed.)

5. Asking for a photograph of you or your family.

( There is no information a renter can legally get from a picture of your family. Other than defying the fair housing act, I can see no reason they should need this. )

6. Please ignore the realtor sign in the front yard, I am not dealing with them anymore.

(Why is the sign still there then?)

7. Please send payment by Western Union.

(The percent of a chance you can expect someone to be trustworthy when receiving money by western union, is roughly equal to the number of times you have used the same bathroom as them. If someone you meet online asks you to send them money this way for a house or some other good you expect to receive... DON'T. )

I just got this Subreddit on the evening of June 20th. I am looking to bring it back to life, and get renters and rentees to begin interacting and taking action here posting meaningful listings.

To that end, I am looking for suggestions on what you believe should be in the posting template expected of individuals listing houses, and the template expected of those posting their search requests.