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property at 2276 S M-37

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2276 S M-37, Unit B

2276 S M-37
Traverse CityMI49685

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Victories Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victories Square

1899 Migizi WayPetoskey, MI 49770
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Brookside Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

4155 Sprucewood DrTraverse City, MI 49684
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Ruth Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Park

520 Wellington StTraverse City, MI 49686
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122 Hancock St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Hancock St

122 Hancock StManistee, MI 49660

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Stargate Motel
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stargate Motel

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

Garfield Oaks

3011 Garfield Rd NTraverse City, MI 49686
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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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Elk Rapids, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elk Rapids Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elk Rapids, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Terrace priced from $796. Brookside Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $816. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elk Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$796
Brookside Commons2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$816
Buena Vista EstatesTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Cadillac Lofts1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,138
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments1Br1BR,1BA$1,146
Riverview Terrace1 Bedroom R1BR,1BA$1,156
Aspen VillageNew Double-Wide3BR,1BA$1,200
Townhouse LaneTownhouse Ln2BR,1BA$1,395
Annika Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,414
Village Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,478

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elk Rapids, MI and Nearby

As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elk Rapids area is the $1.60 price per square foot Empire Model at Liv East Bay in the starting from $3,065. The second greatest value Elk Rapids apartment is the Single Family Home Model at Woodbury Estates starting at $2,399 with a $1.98 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elk Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liv East BayEmpire4BR,2.5BA$1.60
Woodbury EstatesSingle Family Home3BR,2BA$1.98
Townhouse LaneTownhouse Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Brookside Commons2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.27
Village Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
Hillside ApartmentsAPT 2Studio ,1BA$1.00
Buena Vista EstatesThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.70
Eagle Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.97
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments2Br2BR,1BA$1.83
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.38

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elk Rapids Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elk Rapids Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elk Rapids Apartment is $796 at Oak Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elk Rapids Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elk Rapids is starting from $816 at Brookside Commons.

What is the most affordable Elk Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.