are these safe areas in grand rapids (Jackson, Monroe: apartments, rentals)

[LP10]

im going to GVSU Downtown next year and planning to get a rental, are these rentals on safe streets, im 21 years old and i want a house or a duplex

NE

1115 Eastern NE
1219 Palmer Ct NE
1286 Mayfield NE
129 Page NE
1314 College NE
1348 Union NE
138 Sweet NE
1445 Walnut NE
1475 Diamond NE
1544 Forrest NE
1712 Coit NE
1715 Center NE
1786 Benjamin NE
1831 Fuller NE
218 Travis NE
234 Page NE
253 Knapp
29 Ann
318 College
325 Spencer
3278 Briggs NE
516 Prospect
520 Harlan
522 Spring
525 Lafayette
526 North
536 Cedar NE
547 Coit NE
629 Spencer
633 Fairview
636 Clancy
836 Coit
844 Lafayette
928 Northlawn
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NW
1004 California
1007 Jackson
104 Lexington
1041 Hamilton
1174 4th
1230 Northup
1320 Anderson
1505 Turner (US-131 Service drive)
1544 Pine
1555 Broadway
157 Lane
1655 Jennette
205 Valley
212 Garfield
2332 Monroe
35 Richards
418 8th NW
419 Broadway
427 Fremont NW
433 4th NW
460 4th NW
520 Valley
544 Milwaukee
608 Lincoln
656 Chatham
725 5th
803 Crosby
815 Veto
823 Douglas
828 4th
844 Veto
870 11TH
908 Chatham
933 Van Buren
944 Tamarack
945 Jackson
964 Powers
158 Straight
231 Gunnison
247 Straight
924 Hovey

[fakkelsey]

Due to the fact you will already most likely spend a lot of time learning on the west side you might just as well live there too. The NE and NW areas both can differ a bit block by block but there is no "quote" unsafe areas. For that matter, I would not be afraid to walk in any district of GRR, as I already have. Just keep in mind it is city living of course. Lock things up and use common sense and you will find the city enjoyable. Anywhere you go something bad can happen but in general terms the city is quite safe. Many GVSU students live on the west side. Students get free busing which is great.

In saying that, the nicest areas of the west side are generally found west of Alpine/John Ball zoo region. The NE is OK as well but requires a transfer for busing and is just further away with no added benefits unless you can get a great deal on housing. If you are considering the NE side you might as well consider the entire city unless you are going to GVSU on Michigan st, which than Belknap park would be great for you.

West Fulton has a 24 hour coffee house and late pizza. Downtown is where the party happens. I am sure you will enjoy staying in Grand Rapids.

[LP10]

thanks, ill start looking, what about roosevelt park around Grandville ave near hall st and i also i only want a two story or an upper duplex because ive lived in ranches my whole life and want a change.

[fakkelsey]

I am not sure what you are looking at cost wise. This could determine a bit. The area above, though some diversity exist, is largely home to the Mexican crowd home. The area is a bit more poor but does have many authentic stores and eats. Some blocks can have more trouble than others around there as local teens at times have to tag much kinda messing with what could be a much healthier appearance. Again, not dangerous but certainly would consist of a different neighborhood feel. Probably unless you can get a good rental there for a good price it would not be my first choice. Housing is tight and streets are narrow. Apartments, lower and upper redone houses, are the majority in the rental stock.

Based on your desires, depending on income, the west side probably is the first place I would look, though some nice apt warehouses can be found close by on North Monroe ave. just north of DT but cost are a little higher. Full two story rentals are a bit harder to come by but can be found. Duplexes are somewhat spread out as well but can be found.

For medium pricing uptown is a fantastic region with great districts and may offer the most selection. Downtown does have plenty of nice living options as well but cost a bit more.

I do not know if I can answer all your questions but I'll give it my best shot. Let me know if you want some good rental sites for the region.

[magellan]

Originally Posted by LP10

im going to GVSU Downtown next year and planning to get a rental, are these rentals on safe streets, im 21 years old and i want a house or a duplex

NE

1115 Eastern NE
1219 Palmer Ct NE
1286 Mayfield NE
129 Page NE
1314 College NE
1348 Union NE
138 Sweet NE
1445 Walnut NE
1475 Diamond NE
1544 Forrest NE
1712 Coit NE
1715 Center NE
1786 Benjamin NE
1831 Fuller NE
218 Travis NE
234 Page NE
253 Knapp
29 Ann
318 College
325 Spencer
3278 Briggs NE
516 Prospect
520 Harlan
522 Spring
525 Lafayette
526 North
536 Cedar NE
547 Coit NE
629 Spencer
633 Fairview
636 Clancy
836 Coit
844 Lafayette
928 Northlawn
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NW
1004 California
1007 Jackson
104 Lexington
1041 Hamilton
1174 4th
1230 Northup
1320 Anderson
1505 Turner (US-131 Service drive)
1544 Pine
1555 Broadway
157 Lane
1655 Jennette
205 Valley
212 Garfield
2332 Monroe
35 Richards
418 8th NW
419 Broadway
427 Fremont NW
433 4th NW
460 4th NW
520 Valley
544 Milwaukee
608 Lincoln
656 Chatham
725 5th
803 Crosby
815 Veto
823 Douglas
828 4th
844 Veto
870 11TH
908 Chatham
933 Van Buren
944 Tamarack
945 Jackson
964 Powers
158 Straight
231 Gunnison
247 Straight
924 Hovey

To ask people to give opinions on the safety of 40 different addresses is the wrong way to go about this. Now that the weather is nice, drive over to GR, get out of your car, walk in some of these neighborhoods in the evening and see what you think. You'll get a pretty good idea of how safe an area is or not. Plus, there's a good chance you'll live in 5 or more different houses during your college career. At least a couple of those will probably suck.