Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Lake, MI from $400 (38 Rentals)

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853 E Front St

Traverse CityMI49686

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Victories Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victories Square

1899 Migizi WayPetoskey, MI 49770
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Huron Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huron Apartments

210 W EtheringtonMackinaw City, MI 49701
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Stargate Motel
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stargate Motel

4646 S Straits HwyIndian River, MI 49749
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Mackinaw Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mackinaw Apartments

1327 Mackinaw AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Lighthouse Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lighthouse Village

400 Duncan AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Inland Lakes Motel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Inland Lakes Motel

1225 S Grandview Beach RdIndian River, MI 49749
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Cheboygan Shores
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cheboygan Shores

328 Duncan AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Garfield Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Oaks

3011 Garfield Rd NTraverse City, MI 49686
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Brookside Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

4155 Sprucewood DrTraverse City, MI 49684
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Liv Arbors
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Liv Arbors

2955 Leggett DrTraverse City, MI 49685
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Totem Lodges
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Totem Lodges

4846 S Straits HwyIndian River, MI 49749
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Central Lake, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Lake, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $744. Oak Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $796. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Terrace1 Bedroom R1BR,1BA$744
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$796
Studio's at The VicKingStudio,1BA$1,199
Aspen VillageNew Double-Wide3BR,1BA$1,200
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,227
The Block at Petoskey1BA Rent & Income Restrictions Apply1BR,1BA$1,295
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Lake Pointe VillageBirchwood I1BR,1BA$1,325
Little Traverse Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Village Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,374

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Lake, MI and Nearby

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Lake area is the $1.48 price per square foot Cedar Model at Pines45 Apartments in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Central Lake apartment is the Longitude South Model at Ridge45 Apartments starting at $1,815 with a $1.64 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pines45 ApartmentsCedar2BR,2BA$1.48
Ridge45 ApartmentsLongitude South2BR,2BA$1.64
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Village Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
PinecrestPinecrest2BR,2BA$1.62
Bear Creek Meadows - Petoskey, MIMomma Bear - Lower2BR,2BA$1.68
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.74
Buena Vista EstatesThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.70
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.70
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Lake Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Lake Apartment is $744 at Riverview Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Lake is starting from $1,227 at Brookside Commons.

What is the most affordable Central Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Village and starts from $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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