Cheap Apartments for Rent in Empire, MI from $400 (13 Rentals)

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2276 S M-37, Unit B

2276 S M-37
Traverse CityMI49685
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Annika Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annika Place

947 S Garfield AveTraverse City, MI 49686
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122 Hancock St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Hancock St

122 Hancock StManistee, MI 49660

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 Parkview Apartments in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $694. Lighthouse Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,028. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Empire apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$694
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments2Br2BR,1BA$1,028
SPRING HARBOR APARTMENTSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Garfield OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire, MI and Nearby

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Empire area is the $1.88 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Condo Model at Terrace Bluff Condominiums in the starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Empire apartment is the Longitude South Model at Ridge45 Apartments starting at $1,905 with a $1.72 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.
Terrace Bluff Condominiums3 Bed 2 Bath Condo3BR,2BA$1.88
Ridge45 ApartmentsLongitude South2BR,2BA$1.72
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
The Flats at Carriage CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments1Br1BR,1BA$1.62
SPRING HARBOR APARTMENTSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Getting Around Empire, MI

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $694 at Parkview Apartments.

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 $818 at Parkview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Empire Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Empire Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lighthouse Gardens Apartments and starts from $1,357.

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