The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago

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The Waters Center
Total Monthly Price
$1,500 - $2,300
Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
638 - 1,136 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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2 Bed 2 Bath - 890 Sq Ft

$1,850 Total Monthly Price
2 Beds, 2 Baths
890 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
610
$1,850
890
Oct. 1
611
$1,850
890
Oct. 1

2 Bed 2 Bath - 1,136 Sq Ft

$2,150 Total Monthly Price
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,136 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
518
$2,150
1,136
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2 Bed 2 Bath - 1,075 Sq Ft

$2,300 Total Monthly Price
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,075 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
515
$2,300
1,075
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6+ mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1898
  • 44 units6 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

  • Cleaning Fee
    $100
  • Access Card Deposit - Refundable
    $25
  • Parking Card Deposit - Refundable
    $50

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Conference Rooms
  • Controlled Access
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Grill

Map of The Waters Center

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Gerald R Ford International

22 min Drive

Gerald R. Ford International

Moving to Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, The Waters Center has strong public transit, including 2 transit stops within 27.2 miles. Transit options include Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Holland Amtrak Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Waters Center are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Airports

Living in Downtown Grand Rapids provides easy access to Gerald R Ford International, located just 22 minutes from The Waters Center.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Palmer School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

John Ball Park Zoo School

Grades K-8

Public

Not rated

Immanuel-St. James Lutheran School

Grades K-8

Private

Not rated

St. James Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Ottawa Hills High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Catholic Central High School

Grades 9-12

Private

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Innovation Central High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

City High Middle School

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

East Kentwood Freshman Campus

Grades 6-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy

Grades 6-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Grand Rapids Montessori Public School

Grades PK-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Grand Rapids Community College Walk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Aquinas College Drive: 6 min (2.7 mi)
Cornerstone University Drive: 8 min (5.8 mi)
Calvin College Drive: 12 min (8.3 mi)

About The Waters Center

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Live Downtown! The Waters Center is a recently remodeled mixed use building in the middle of… downtown Grand Rapids. The building contains 44 recently constructed apartments on the 5th and 6th floors of the North Tower. Originally constructed as the largest furniture showroom in the world, the building now contains a 110 room Hilton Homewood Suites Hotel occupying the South Tower, a variety of commercial office tenants on floors 2-4 North, and a mix of retail and office including The Sundance Grill, Websters Market, An Rua Salon and others. The building is only a few steps from all Grand Rapids has to offer. Contact us today to see availability! (RLNE1998591)

The Waters Center is an apartment community in Grand Rapids, MI

Why you'll love The Waters Center

# Why Live at The Waters Center The Waters Center combines historic architecture with contemporary apartments in downtown Grand Rapids. Located on the 5th and 6th floors, the 44 residences offer floor plans ranging from 638-square-foot one-bedroom units to 1,200-square-foot two-bedroom layouts. Each apartment features stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, granite countertops, and hardwood floors. Building amenities include controlled access entry, on-site maintenance, property management services, a fitness center, and a roof terrace. One parking pass comes with each unit. Originally built in 1898 as a furniture showroom, the recently remodeled building sits in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, near Rosa Parks Circle, the Grand Rapids Art Museum, and the Van Andel Arena.

Contact

Property Address:
161 Ottawa Ave NW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone Number: (616) 426-6534
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday By Appointment Only
  • Tuesday By Appointment Only
  • Wednesday By Appointment Only
  • Thursday By Appointment Only
  • Friday By Appointment Only
  • Saturday Closed
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