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Student Housing in Allendale, MI
Fees may apply
Boltwood Apartments
$609+/unit
Fees may applyMeadows Crossing
$579/unit
Fees may applyThe Alpine Student Living
$649+/unit
Fees may applyThe Lodge at Allendale
$1,695/unit
Fees may applyWest Wind Place
$886+/unit
Fees may apply11265 Washington Ave
$599+/unit
Fees may apply48 West Apartments
$1,300/unit
Fees may apply5444 Fillmore St
$675+/unit
Fees may applyCanvas Townhomes Allendale
$550/unit
Fees may applyConifer Creek Townhomes
About Student Housing in Allendale
Allendale is a small charter township in Ottawa County, Michigan, located about 12 miles west of downtown Grand Rapids. The township exists primarily as the home of Grand Valley State University's main Allendale Campus, and its character is shaped almost entirely by the university's roughly 25,000 students. Without GVSU, Allendale would be a quiet agricultural community; with it, the township hosts a dense ring of student-oriented apartment complexes, a handful of dining and retail options catering to students, and an active campus social scene. Students choosing to live in Allendale trade urban amenities for convenience to the main campus, with most off-campus housing options within a 10-minute walk or bike ride of class buildings. For students whose academic programs are centered on Allendale, the tradeoff is often worth it, particularly in the first year or two. However, many GVSU upperclassmen and students enrolled at GVSU's Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids choose to live in Grand Rapids instead, taking advantage of the city's diverse neighborhoods, restaurants, craft breweries, and cultural offerings, while commuting to Allendale by car or GVSU shuttle when needed.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Allendale
Campus-Adjacent Apartment Complexes
The cluster of large student apartment complexes immediately surrounding the Allendale campus forms the primary off-campus housing market for GVSU students who want to stay close to classes. These complexes offer a range of floor plans, on-site amenities, and lease structures, and they fill up quickly each fall leasing season.
Allendale Township Residential Areas
Beyond the apartment complexes, Allendale Township has scattered single-family rental homes and smaller multi-unit buildings that can offer more space at lower per-person costs. A car is essential in these areas, as they are not walkable to campus or to everyday services.