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property at 202 E Barker Ave
$850 - $1,050
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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202 E Barker Ave

Michigan CityIN46360

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$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3528 Franklin St

Michigan CityIN46360
property at 1204 Manhattan St
$1,150 - $1,450
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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1204 Manhattan St

Michigan CityIN46360

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Queen's Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen's Park Apartments

1824 E Barker AveMichigan City, IN 46360
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105 River Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

105 River Ave

105 River AveChesterton, IN 46304
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The Enclave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Enclave

2135 Dickinson RdChesterton, IN 46304
Corporate Housing
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Michigan City, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Michigan City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Michigan City, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Normandy Village Apartments in the Brinkmans neighborhood priced from $886. Roselawn 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandy Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$886
Roselawn Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR, 1BA$900
Laporte Commons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$915
The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLCCourts one bedroom1BR, 1BA$965
Woodland CrossingOne Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$969
Coolspring Estates ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio, 1BA$995
Edgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$995
Avery Glen Apartments1X11BR, 1BA$1,056
Arbor Glen Apartments2Bed-2br 1100sq ft2BR, 2BA$1,063
Andover Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Floor Plan A1BR, 1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan City, IN and Nearby

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Michigan City area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2C Pond Model at The Fields of New Durham Apartment Homes starting from $1,360. The second greatest value Michigan City apartment is the 2Bed-2br 1100sq ft Model at Arbor Glen Apartments in the Brinkmans neighborhood starting at $1,063 with a $0.97 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Michigan City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Fields of New Durham Apartment Homes2C Pond2BR, 2BA$1.20
Arbor Glen Apartments2Bed-2br 1100sq ft2BR, 2BA$0.97
The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLCCourts two bedroom upgraded2BR, 2BA$1.04
Chandana Pointe ApartmentsThe Tuscany2BR, 2BA$1.36
Hidden Harbor VillasThe Mooring3BR, 1BA$1.49
Village West Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.57
Avery Glen Apartments1X11BR, 1BA$1.41
Laporte Commons Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.33
Woodland CrossingOne Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$1.50
Roselawn Apartments1Bed/1Bath1BR, 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 $886 at Normandy Village 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 Woodland Crossing and starts from $1,228.

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