
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Rapids, MI from $300 (39 Rentals)
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503 Woodward Ave

412 S State St

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429 S Michigan Ave

417 Ives Ave

314 S State St

Hillcrest Apartments

Country Place Apartments

Ryan Creek I & II Apartments
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Appleridge Apartments

19670 Park Rd

Baybrooke Properties

Autumn Grove (Newaygo)

Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community

Harrison Estates Mobile Home Community

Corning Apartments

Timber Creek Apartments

Chase Run Apartments
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Park Place Apartments

Oak Tree Village Apartments

The Forum Apartments

Cambridge Terrace

Canterbury East Apartments

Arboretum Apartment Homes

Maplewood Square Apartments

1820 South Apartments

Broadway Lofts
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Cadillac Lofts

Brookwood Manor

810 S University Ave

501 S University Ave

Bridge Street North

1021 S Mission St

314 E Pine St

411 S Simon St

620 E Gaylord St
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2921 Depot St

121 S Clay St

110 Tara Ct
Big Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Rapids?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Studio Apartments | $958 | $845 | $1,115 |
| Big Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,069 | $379 | $1,700 |
| Big Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $439 | $1,900 |
| Big Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,087 | $540 | $1,650 |
| Big Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $926 | $370 | $2,396 |
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Cheapest Available Big Rapids Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Autumn Grove (Newaygo) priced from $519. Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $543. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Rapids apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Grove (Newaygo) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $519 |
| Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $543 |
| Harrison Estates Mobile Home Community | LOT 23 | 2BR,2BA | $750 |
| Corning Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Timber Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
| Oak Tree Village Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cambridge Terrace | 1U - 1 Bedroom Upper | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Canterbury East Apartments | Deluxe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Maplewood Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Rapids, MI and Nearby
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Rapids area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4x2 Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the starting from $469. The second greatest value Big Rapids apartment is the 4BR/4BA - Cottage Model at Campus Creek Cottages starting at $599 with a $0.37 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Townhomes | 4x2 | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.28 |
| Campus Creek Cottages | 4BR/4BA - Cottage | 4BR,4BA | $0.37 |
| College Town Apartments | 4BR/4BA - A | 4BR,4BA | $0.33 |
| Appian Way Apartments | Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $0.30 |
| Arboretum Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Harrison Estates Mobile Home Community | LOT 23 | 2BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Campus Creek Townhomes | 2BR/2BA - Townhome Super | 4BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| The Edge at 1815 - Student Housing | Two Bedroom Two Bath Apartment *Per Person Rates | 2BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Autumn Grove (Newaygo) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Rapids Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Rapids Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Rapids Apartment is $543 at Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Big Rapids Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Rapids is starting from $519 at Autumn Grove (Newaygo).
What is the most affordable Big Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Big Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timber Creek Apartments and starts from $975.
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