
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Michigan City, IN from $600 (39 Rentals)
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Normandy Village Apartments

Woodland Crossing

The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLC

Edgewood Apartments

Village West Apartments

Coolspring Estates Apartments

446 Cedar Gate Ct

123 1/2 E Fulton St, Unit 2
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Superior Apartments

771 Cedar Gate Ct

Long Beach Cove Villa Apartments

1114 Pine St

Wexford of Michigan City Apartments

Queen's Park Apartments

The Mason Sherman Apartments

1118 1/2 Elston St

802 Pine St
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The Retreat at Canterbury - Michigan City

The Franklin at 11th Street Station

Laporte Commons Apartments

Roselawn Apartments

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Avery Glen Apartments

Banks

Port Crossing Apartments
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Andover Park

Vale Park Village

1008 2nd St

1126 Floyd St

5224 E 13th Ave

1083 IN-2
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114 1/2 I St

105 River Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Michigan City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Michigan City Studio Apartments | $1,069 | $865 | $1,215 |
| Cheap Michigan City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $837 | $1,835 |
| Cheap Michigan City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $987 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Michigan City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $1,194 | $3,301 |
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Cheapest Available Michigan City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Michigan City, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Roselawn Apartments in the Downtown La Porte neighborhood priced from $900. Laporte Commons Apartments in the Downtown La Porte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Michigan City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselawn Apartments | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Laporte Commons Apartments | One Bedrom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | 1Bed 750sf | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
| Woodland Crossing | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLC | Courts one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Village West Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Coolspring Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Port Crossing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Chandana Pointe Apartments | The Florencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Andover Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Floor Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan City, IN
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Michigan City area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Long Beach Cove Villa Apartments in the in the Trail Creek neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Michigan City apartment is the The Indigo Model at The Enclave starting at $1,675 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Michigan City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Cove Villa Apartments | 3 Bedroom/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Enclave | The Indigo | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Covington Square | 3bedth | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| The Fields of New Durham Apartment Homes | 2B Pond | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLC | Courts two bedroom upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Avery Glen Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Coolspring Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Laporte Commons Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | 1Bed 750sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Roselawn Apartments | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Michigan City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Michigan City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Michigan City Apartment is $900 at Roselawn Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Michigan City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Michigan City is starting from $1,000 at Laporte Commons Apartments.
What is the most affordable Michigan City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Michigan City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Roselawn Apartments and starts from $1,500.
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