Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johannesburg, MI from $300 (16 Rentals)

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Annika Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annika Place

947 S Garfield AveTraverse City, MI 49686
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Mackinaw Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mackinaw Apartments

1327 Mackinaw AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Stargate Motel
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stargate Motel

4646 S Straits HwyIndian River, MI 49749
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Huron Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Huron Apartments

210 W EtheringtonMackinaw City, MI 49701
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Lighthouse Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lighthouse Village

400 Duncan AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Cheboygan Shores
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cheboygan Shores

328 Duncan AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Cheapest Available Johannesburg Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johannesburg, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Annika Place in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $476. Thunder Bay Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johannesburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$476
Thunder Bay EstatesC152BR,1BA$575
Lake Shore Estates352BR,1BA$600
Presque Isle Estates16182BR,1BA$600
Cheboygan Shores1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johannesburg, MI and Nearby

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johannesburg area is the $1.61 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Ruth Park in the in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Johannesburg apartment is the Cedar Model at Chelsea Park West starting at $2,239 with a $2.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Johannesburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ruth ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Chelsea Park WestCedar2BR,2BA$2.01
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Lake Shore Estates352BR,1BA$0.77
Pines45 ApartmentsAlpine1BR,1BA$1.73
Presque Isle Estates16392BR,1BA$0.87
Cadillac Lofts2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Thunder Bay EstatesC222BR,1BA$0.90
Annika PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments1Br1BR,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johannesburg Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johannesburg Apartment is $1,050 at Lighthouse Gardens Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johannesburg is starting from $476 at Annika Place.

What is the most affordable Johannesburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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