Cheap Apartments for Rent in Muskegon, MI from $300 (42 Rentals)

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property at 1144 First St

$825 - $1,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1144 First St

MuskegonMI49440
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Jefferson Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Towers

1077 Jefferson StMuskegon, MI 49440
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TEN21 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TEN21 Apartments

1021 Jefferson StMuskegon, MI 49440
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Pine Grove Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Grove Manor

1764 E Apple AveMuskegon, MI 49442
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Apple Carr Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Carr Village

516 Courtland LnMuskegon, MI 49442
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Seniors of Nelson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seniors of Nelson Place

350 Houston AveMuskegon, MI 49441
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Summer Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Estates

1356 Mosedale AveMuskegon, MI 49442

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property at 2513 Sanford St

$725 - $765

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 30

2513 Sanford St

Muskegon HeightsMI49444
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Summit Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Square

3020 Peck StMuskegon Heights, MI 49444
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Muskegon, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Muskegon, MI

Pricing Updated: 01/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Muskegon, MI area range in price from $695 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $1,621. The three Muskegon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jackson Hill at $720, Marsh Field at $695, and McLaughlin at $695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Muskegon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jackson Hill$1,240$72043
Marsh Field$1,257$69562
McLaughlin$1,257$69559
Nelson$1,257$69555
Angell$1,320$69560
Lakeside$1,365$81046
Downtown Muskegon$1,422$69543
Nims$1,462$81044
E Muskegon Norton Shores$1,487$69522
Beachwood Bluffton$1,500$1,2005

Cheapest Available Muskegon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Muskegon, MI is a Studio unit found at Eastwood Village Apartments in the Angell neighborhood priced from $800. Park Terrace in the Lakeside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $873. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Muskegon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Park Terrace1B-ABF774L1BR,1BA$873
Shores of Roosevelt ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Tiffany WoodsCedar2BR,1BA$1,050
Arbor Crossings1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185
Glen Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,189
Chesapeake Landing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,241
Lake Forest Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,265
Terrace FlatsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muskegon, MI

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Muskegon area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Summit at Harvey Townhomes in the in the Muskegon Heights neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Muskegon apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Hidden Cove starting at $1,780 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the East Muskegon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Muskegon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Summit at Harvey Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
Hidden CoveThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
The Hamptons of Norton Shores3 Bed, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.31
Lake Forest Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Tiffany WoodsPine2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Park Terrace2B-C-982M2BR,2BA$1.26
Catalina ShoresBaywind2BR,2BA$1.33
Shores of Roosevelt ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Eastwood Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
1094 Williams St, Unit 21094 Williams St2BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Muskegon Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Muskegon?

The cheapest apartment in Muskegon is Park Terrace which is listed at $873, while the average apartment in Muskegon costs $1,621.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Muskegon?

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 134 regular apartments in Muskegon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Muskegon?

Cheap apartments in Muskegon have an average cost of $295 which is $1,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Muskegon.

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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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