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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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122 Hancock St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Hancock St

122 Hancock StManistee, MI 49660

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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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Empire, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Empire Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Empire, 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 Empire apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Terrace1 Bedroom R1BR,1BA$744
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$796
Cadillac Lofts1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,138
Studio's at The VicKingStudio,1BA$1,199
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,227
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Village Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,374
JTaylor Park2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,445
Townline FlatsTownline 1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$1,540
Buena Vista EstatesThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire, MI and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Empire area is the $1.64 price per square foot Longitude South Model at Ridge45 Apartments in the starting from $1,815. The second greatest value Empire apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at JTaylor Park starting at $1,445 with a $1.35 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Empire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ridge45 ApartmentsLongitude South2BR,2BA$1.64
JTaylor Park2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Village Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
PinecrestPinecrest2BR,2BA$1.62
Hillside ApartmentsAPT 2Studio ,1BA$1.00
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.74
Buena Vista EstatesThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.70
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Empire Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Empire Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Empire Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Empire Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Buena Vista Estates and starts from $1,550.

Expert Rental Resources

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