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815 Country Way
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Autumn Grove (Newaygo)

501 S University Ave

703 E Chippewa St

612 N Arnold St
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301 W Michigan St
Big Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Rapids?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Big Rapids Studio Apartments | $994 | $845 | $1,115 |
Big Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $379 | $1,650 |
Big Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $419 | $1,900 |
Big Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $540 | $1,489 |
Big Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $983 | $360 | $2,350 |
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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. Bridge Street North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Rapids apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Autumn Grove (Newaygo) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $519 |
Bridge Street North | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
Canterbury East Apartments | Standard One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Timber Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $905 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $939 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Rapids, MI and Nearby
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Rapids area is the $0.29 price per square foot 4x2 Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the starting from $479. The second greatest value Big Rapids apartment is the 4BR/4BA - Cottage Model at Campus Creek Cottages starting at $569 with a $0.35 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. |
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Oakwood Townhomes | 4x2 | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.29 |
Campus Creek Cottages | 4BR/4BA - Cottage | 4BR,4BA | $0.35 |
Village at Bluegrass | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.31 |
Swede Hill Apartments | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.53 |
Summerhill Village | Clayton 734 Zero Energy Ready Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Timber Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Rapids Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Autumn Grove (Newaygo) | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.68 |
Canterbury East Apartments | Deluxe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Getting Around Big Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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 $875 at Canterbury East Apartments.
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 Summerhill Village and starts from $1,150.
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