Firestone Condominium

What catches people off guard about Firestone is that it's actually a rental loft building, not condos you can own—but the industrial-chic appeal of 15-foot ceilings, polished concrete floors, and exposed brick walls makes the 21 units feel more like a conversion project than a standard apartment complex. You're a minute from downtown Grand Rapids, steps from restaurants and coffee shops, and the Arts and Entertainment District wraps around you; transit access is immediate, and the nearby secured parking garage means you're not hunting for spots on the street. Rent starts around $1,600 for one- to two-bedroom units ranging from 825 to 1,100 square feet. The building is pet-friendly (cats and dogs under 60 pounds, $150 one-time fee plus $30 monthly), and on-site you get a fitness center, storage units, and those ground-floor units with floor-to-ceiling windows that let you watch the neighborhood happen outside. Lincoln Place Park sits just a two-minute walk away, and the immediate area claims over 500 restaurants within a mile, which tells you something about the density here. It's about 22 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport if you need that reference point.