Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Michigan City Neighborhood of Michigan City, IN from $625 (24 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen's Park Apartments

1824 E Barker AveMichigan City, IN 46360
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Downtown Michigan City, Michigan City, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Michigan City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Michigan City area of Chicago, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Normandy Village Apartments priced from $891. The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Downtown Michigan City apartments for rent in Chicago, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandy Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$891
The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLCCourts one bedroom1BR,1BA$965
Coolspring Estates ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$995
Woodland CrossingTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,129
Superior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Michigan City, IN

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Michigan City area is the $0.98 price per square foot 1126 Spring St Model at 1126 Spring St, Unit FRONT in the in the Brinkmans neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Michigan City apartment is the Courts two bedroom upgraded Model at The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLC starting at $1,125 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Trail Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Michigan City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1126 Spring St, Unit FRONT1126 Spring St2BR,1BA$0.98
The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLCCourts two bedroom upgraded2BR,2BA$1.04
Superior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Village West Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Woodland CrossingTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.45
Normandy Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Coolspring Estates ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.84

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Downtown Michigan City, Michigan City, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Michigan City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Michigan City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Michigan City is Normandy Village Apartments which is listed at $891, while the average apartment in Downtown Michigan City costs $1,127.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Michigan City?

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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Michigan City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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