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Howard City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Howard City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Howard City, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Autumn Grove (Newaygo) priced from $519. Meadowcreek Apartments in the Ada Cannon Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Howard City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Grove (Newaygo)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$519
Meadowcreek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$950
Wellington ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,095
Maplewood Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Walnut Knoll ApartmentsTwo bedroom apt2BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard City, MI and Nearby

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Howard City area is the $1.23 price per square foot Sugar Pine Model at Rolling Pines in the in the North Grand Rapids neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Howard City apartment is the The Derby Model at Eight Thirty Water Tower starting at $1,760 with a $1.52 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Howard City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rolling PinesSugar Pine2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Eight Thirty Water TowerThe Derby4BR,2BA$1.52
Campus Creek Townhomes2BR/2BA - Townhome Super4BR,2BA$0.81
Alpine Slopes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Wellington ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.19
Crescent View Village1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Walnut Knoll ApartmentsTwo bedroom apt2BR,1BA$1.43
Autumn Grove (Newaygo)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.68
Meadowcreek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.45
Rapids Apartments4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$1.48

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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 Howard City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Howard City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Howard City Apartment is $950 at Meadowcreek Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Howard City is starting from $519 at Autumn Grove (Newaygo).

What is the most affordable Howard City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Howard City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Valley and starts from $2,232.

Expert Rental Resources

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