Byron Center, MI

122 Apartments for Rent

Arguably, one of Byron Center's most notable landmarks is the "big chicken" hat is perched outside the Byron Station restaurant to advertise its chicken dinners.

Byron Center is a village of 3,777 residents located in southern Kent County. The community is only a 20-minute drive from Grand Rapids, a city with a burgeoning reputation for its arts scene, craft beer breweries, and bustling nightlife. However, Byron Center is far enough away from the larger community that it's able to maintain a pastoral character amid the urban bustle. Not that Byron Center is stuck in the past. Far from it. Its slogan is "A City on the Move," and indeed, throughout the past several years, a number of new businesses and residents have made the community their home, setting root in a place where they have access to metropolitan amenities and a suburban atmosphere.

Moving to Byron Center

A move to Byron Center doesn't require any special planning beyond the standard stuff: making sure that you have enough money for your first month's rent and deposit, looking into renter's insurance, ensuring that you have a crew (either professional or volunteer) to help you tote your possessions from one place to another and figuring out if your couch will fit in the living room.

When looking for rental apts in Byron Center, you'll find a variety of options. The city has only a few complexes, which offer floor plans like one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for rent. However, you'll typically find several houses on the market, with varying styles and numbers of bedrooms. If you're looking for pet-friendly apartments, furnished apartments or apartments that offer month-to-month leases, be sure to ask landlords about these options when conducting your rental search.

Byron Center's Neighborhoods

Because Byron Center is a small community, it doesn't have room for large neighborhoods. However, the village does possess a variety of living and commercial spaces, from family farms to suburbs to industrial areas. In addition, despite its small size, the community offers easy access to cities throughout western and central parts of Michigan, thanks to the fact that highways US-131 and M6 travel through Byron Township, in which Byron Center sits.

Living in Byron Center

Byron Center's residents might be small-town folk, but they have a variety of entertainment and cultural options available to them. The village is home to Van Singel Fine Arts Center, which hosts a rotating array of musical performances and plays. Byron Center also has a museum and historical society. Outdoorsy types can enjoy recreation in places like Whistlestop Park and Bicentennial Park, which offer sporting fields, pavilions and picnic areas. Walkers, runners and bikers can also make use of Kent Trails, a 15-mile paved thoroughfare that travels from Grand Rapids to Byron Center. In addition, the annual Byron Days Festival provides entertainment in the form of a 5K race, parade and fireworks display. The fun doesn't end there. While Byron Center residents might have to travel to Grand Rapids to tackle heavy-duty errands, they'll find small mom-and-pop shops in their own community, as well as eateries like Byron Family Restaurant, Peppino's Pizza, and Pete's Grill and Tavern.