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

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property at 417 Ives Ave

$900 - $1,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

417 Ives Ave

Big RapidsMI49307
property at 314 S State St

$900 - $2,100

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

314 S State St

Big RapidsMI49307

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Appleridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleridge Apartments

1133 Fuller AveBig Rapids, MI 49307
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Baybrooke Properties
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Baybrooke Properties

113 Chestnut StBig Rapids, MI 49307
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Brookwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Manor

202 Mary StClare, MI 48617
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Bridge Street North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge Street North

1050 Bridge AveAlma, MI 48801
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Big Rapids, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Grove (Newaygo)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$519
Cranbrook Terrace - Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$543
Harrison Estates Mobile Home CommunityLOT 232BR,2BA$750
Corning Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Timber Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$810
Oak Tree Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$850
Cambridge Terrace1U - 1 Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$869
Canterbury East ApartmentsDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Maplewood Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakwood Townhomes4x24BR,2.5BA$0.28
Campus Creek Cottages4BR/4BA - Cottage4BR,4BA$0.37
College Town Apartments4BR/4BA - A4BR,4BA$0.33
Appian Way ApartmentsTownhome4BR,2BA$0.30
Arboretum Apartment HomesThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Harrison Estates Mobile Home CommunityLOT 232BR,2BA$0.75
Campus Creek Townhomes2BR/2BA - Townhome Super4BR,2BA$0.81
The Edge at 1815 - Student HousingTwo Bedroom Two Bath Apartment *Per Person Rates2BR,2BA$0.51
Autumn Grove (Newaygo)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.68
Cranbrook Terrace - Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

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