Overview
Welcome home to 821 Fairmount Street SE! This charming, main-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit offers the perfect blend of historic 1915 character and modern convenience. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in the highly coveted East Hills neighborhood, you'll be steps away from the absolute best dining, coffee shops, and parks Grand Rapids has to offer.
The Space
This main-floor flat is designed for comfortable, low-maintenance neighborhood living:
Living & Dining: A bright and inviting layout featuring original hardwood floors and towering bay windows for plenty of natural light.
Kitchen & Bath: A beautifully updated kitchen featuring modern appliances including refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, designated space for your microwave.
Bathroom: Updated bathroom vanity, storage, full bath and fan and openable window to the quiet backyard space
Bedrooms: Two comfortable bedrooms with closet space each, both accessible off the kitchen. The first features a build-in and large windows to match the living room. The second features private entrance/exit door.
Amenities & Perks
Parking: Detached stable barn and basement offer ample storage shared with the upstairs until. Ample street parking due to the house being situated on the corner of Fairmount and Wellington (a charming low-flow street).
Laundry & Storage: Access to shared washer/dryer in the basement and additional storage space.
Outdoor Space: Enjoy a level corner lot with a great yard area, perfect for relaxing with a local coffee on the porch or a small grill setup. Garden lovers welcomed! The owner loved gardening outside the porch during the pandemic. The soil is well-tended to and ready for the next gardener.
Location, Location, Location
Live in the heart of Fairmount Square! You are just a short block away from Cherry Park and a brief walk to the vibrant shopping and dining districts on Cherry, Wealthy, and Lake Drive. Walk to your favorites like Brewery Vivant, Donkey Taqueria, and local coffee shops. Plus, it's an incredibly quick commute or bike ride to Downtown GR, the Medical Mile, or GVSU's Pew Campus.
Lease Terms & Details
Monthly Rent: $1,600
Security Deposit: $1,600
Available Move-In Date: Aug 1
Lease Duration: 12-month lease
Utilities: Landlord pays for water. Tenant pays for all other utilities.
Pet Policy: A limited number of pets allowed with approval and fee.
Application Note: Credit and background checks are required. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Owner pays water, all other utilities with tenants. Contact owner about all animals in the home. Security deposit due at signing, first month rent due at key transfer.
Apartment for rent
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$1,600/moFees may apply
821 Fairmount St SE, # 821, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
2beds
850sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, window unit
Shared laundry
Garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Modern convenienceBeautiful tree-lined streetAmple street parkingBeautifully updated kitchenBright and inviting layoutOriginal hardwood floorsUpdated bathroom vanity
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/25/2026 | Price change | $1,600-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: East Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Congress ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Innovation Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi







