Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Michigan City Neighborhood of Michigan City, IN from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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 Woodland Crossing priced from $821. Coolspring Estates Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Michigan City apartments for rent in Chicago, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland CrossingOne Bedroom Apartment.1BR,1BA$821
Coolspring Estates Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Superior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Michigan City, IN

As of May 17, 2025 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 Brinkmans neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Downtown Michigan City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Superior Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.95 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$0.95
Coolspring Estates Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Edgewood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Woodland Crossing.Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.30
Long Beach Cove Villa ApartmentsWAITLIST APPLICATION - 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.36
Village West Apartments of Michigan City1 Bed upper1BR,1BA$1.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Michigan City

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Michigan City?

There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Michigan City, IN with pricing that ranges from $821 to $1,580. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Michigan City ranging from $900 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Michigan City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Michigan City ranges from $900 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,477.

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