The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Last Updated: 4 Days Ago

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The Waters Center

161 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Last Updated: 4 Days Ago

Managed By

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$1,500 - $2,500	Studio - 2 Beds	Studio - 2	0.5 - 2 Baths	0.5 - 2	50 - 1,200 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

Apartment Application - Not Actual Unit

$2,500

Studio, 0.5 Bath

, 50 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

001

$2,500

50 Sq. Ft.

Now

1 Bed 1 Bath - 638 Sq Ft

$1,500 - $1,550

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 638 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

622

$1,550

638 Sq. Ft.

11/1/25

1 Bed 1 Bath - 784 Sq Ft

$1,550 - $1,600

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 784 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

520

$1,550

784 Sq. Ft.

11/1/25

2 Bed 2 Bath - 890 Sq Ft

$1,800 - $1,850

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 890 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

606

$1,800

890 Sq. Ft.

11/1/25

2 Bed 2 Bath - 1,200 Sq Ft

$1,900 - $2,200

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,200 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

502

$1,950

1,200 Sq. Ft.

11/1/25

2 Bed 2 Bath - 960 Sq Ft

$2,000

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 960 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

603

$2,000

960 Sq. Ft.

11/1/25

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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.

Map of The Waters Center

Restaurants

Groceries

Coffee

Banks

Shopping

Fitness

Points of Interest

The Closest Campus to The Waters Center is Grand Rapids Community College-Downtown Campus

Nearby 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)

Details

Lease Term Options

6+ mo

Property Information

Built in 1898
44 units / 6 stories

Fees and Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Due at Move-In

Cleaning Fee
$100 one-time
Parking Card Deposit - Refundable
$50 one-time
Access Card Deposit - Refundable
$20 one-time

Due at Move-Out

Matterport 3D Tours

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Carpet
Dishwasher
Disposal
Eat-in Kitchen
Freezer
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Heating
Island Kitchen
Microwave
Office
Oven
Pantry
Range
Refrigerator
Security System
Smoke Free
Sprinkler System
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Units
Tub/Shower
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer

Community Features

24 Hour Access
Bicycle Storage
Business Center
Conference Rooms
Controlled Access
Dry Cleaning Service
Elevator
Fitness Center
Garages
Grill
Lounge
Maid Service
Maintenance on site
On-Site ATM
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation
Recycling
Roof Terrace
Storage Space
Trash Pickup - Curbside
Utilities Included
Vintage Building

Area Scores

Walk Score ^®

Walker's Paradise97 / 100

Transit Score ^®

Good Transit60 / 100

Bike Score ^®

Bikeable68 / 100

Soundscore ^™

Active69 / 100

Transit

Commuter Rail

Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station

3 min Drive

Airport

Gerald R Ford International

22 min Drive

Moving to Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Waters Center proximity to Leonard & Monroe. Leonard & Monroe is 1.3 miles away.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, The Waters Center has good 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.

Property Details

Tours can be booked on our property website, which is listed below.
Applications will not be accepted without prior communication with Waters management.

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)

Tours can be booked on our property website, which is listed below.
Applications will not be accepted without prior communication with Waters management.

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 located in Grand Rapids, MI in the 49503 zip code.