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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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1596 8th St

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Apple Carr Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Carr Village

516 Courtland LnMuskegon, MI 49442

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Barlcay Senior Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Barlcay Senior Village

1931 Barclay StMuskegon, MI 49441
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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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Muskegon, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Muskegon, MI

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Muskegon, MI area range in price from $695 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $1,591. The three Muskegon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jackson Hill at $720, Downtown Muskegon at $720, and Marsh Field 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$1,175$72029
Downtown Muskegon$1,180$72031
Marsh Field$1,187$69543
McLaughlin$1,187$69541
Angell$1,210$69535
Nims$1,342$75033
Nelson$1,377$69535
Lakeside$1,440$75033
Beachwood Bluffton$1,445$1,1055
E Muskegon Norton Shores$1,475$69512

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. Glen Oaks Apartments in the Marsh Field neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $838. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Muskegon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Glen Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$838
Shores of Roosevelt ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Barclay Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1,015
Tiffany WoodsCedar2BR,1BA$1,150
Lake Forest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath/Dining1BR,1BA$1,153
930 Washington AveI1BR,1BA$1,200
Catalina ShoresAvalon (Loft)1BR,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muskegon, MI

As of July 30, 2025 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 Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Hidden Cove starting at $1,445 with a $1.19 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 CoveTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
The Hamptons of Norton Shores2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Tiffany WoodsOak3BR,1.5BA$1.28
Barclay Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.02
1211 Pine St, Unit Apt 21211 Pine St3BR,1BA$1.48
Eastwood Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
208 Houston Ave, Unit Studio208 Houston AveStudio ,1BA$1.25
Glen Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
1596 8th St, Unit 41596 8th St1BR,1BA$1.33

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Getting Around Muskegon, MI

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Muskegon Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Muskegon?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Muskegon is under $1,204.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Muskegon?

The cheapest apartment in Muskegon is Glen Oaks Apartments which is listed at $838, while the average apartment in Muskegon costs $1,591.

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 6 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 $180 which is $1,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Muskegon.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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