Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Michigan City Neighborhood of Michigan City, IN from $600 (14 Rentals)

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Queen's Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen's Park Apartments

1824 E Barker AveMichigan City, IN 46360
  • Utilities Included

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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 Arbor Glen Apartments priced from $837. Woodland Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable Downtown Michigan City apartments for rent in Chicago, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Glen Apartments1Bed-1br 685 sq ft1BR,1BA$837
Woodland CrossingOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$941
The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLCCourts one bedroom1BR,1BA$965
Coolspring Estates ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$995
Superior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Michigan City, IN

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Michigan City area is the $1.04 price per square foot Courts two bedroom upgraded Model at The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLC in the in the Trail Creek neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Downtown Michigan City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Superior Apartments starting at $1,145 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Brinkmans 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.
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
Arbor Glen Apartments1Bed-1br 685 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.22
Woodland CrossingOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.46
Coolspring Estates ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.84
The Franklin at 11th Street StationA1Studio ,1BA$2.77

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Downtown Michigan City, Michigan City, IN

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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Arbor Glen Apartments which is listed at $837, while the average apartment in Downtown Michigan City costs $1,492.

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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