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Brookside Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

4155 Sprucewood DrTraverse City, MI 49684

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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Ruth Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Park

520 Wellington StTraverse City, MI 49686
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Brookwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Manor

202 Mary StClare, MI 48617
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property at 703 E Chippewa St

$750 - $885

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 21

703 E Chippewa St

Mt. PleasantMI48858

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Merritt, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merritt Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merritt, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Apartments priced from $598. Harrison Estates Mobile Home Community in the Allendale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merritt apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$598
Harrison Estates Mobile Home CommunityLot 132BR,1BA$625
Corning Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
White Pine ManorTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$762
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$796
Brookside Commons2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$816
Arboretum Apartment HomesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975
105 Hobart St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,075
Buena Vista EstatesTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Cadillac Lofts1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,138

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, MI and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $0.95 price per square foot Unit 17 Model at Cherry Street Town Houses in the starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the Townhouse Ln Model at Townhouse Lane starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cherry Street Town HousesUnit 174BR,1.5BA$0.95
Townhouse LaneTownhouse Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Brookside Commons2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.27
Harrison Estates Mobile Home CommunityLot 132BR,1BA$0.69
Oak Tree Village ApartmentsOPEN WAITLIST INCOME BASED2BR,1BA$1.42
Arboretum Apartment HomesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
White Pine ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Parkside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.38
Corning Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Merritt Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Apartment is $598 at Parkside Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt is starting from $625 at Harrison Estates Mobile Home Community.

What is the most affordable Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Village and starts from $1,200.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.