Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mecosta County, MI from $300 (4 Rentals)

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Appleridge Apartments

1133 Fuller AveBig Rapids, MI 49307
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mecosta County, MI

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mecosta County area is the $1.52 price per square foot The Derby Model at Eight Thirty Water Tower in the starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Mecosta County apartment is the One Bedroom Model at White Pine Manor starting at $762 with a $1.22 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mecosta County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eight Thirty Water TowerThe Derby4BR,2BA$1.52
White Pine ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
707 Maple St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.96
Rapids Apartments4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$1.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mecosta County Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mecosta County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Mecosta County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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