Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Muskegon Neighborhood of Muskegon, MI from $300 (8 Rentals)

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Jefferson Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Towers

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

TEN21 Apartments

1021 Jefferson StMuskegon, MI 49440
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Downtown Muskegon, Muskegon, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Muskegon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Muskegon area of Muskegon, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Barclay Apartments & Townhomes priced from $1,055. Terrace Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Downtown Muskegon apartments for rent in Muskegon, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments & TownhomesPremium 1 Bed Townhouse1BR,1BA$1,055
Terrace FlatsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
HighPoint Flats ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Muskegon, MI

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Muskegon area is the $1.85 price per square foot Apartment E Model at Lake View Lofts in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Muskegon apartment is the Premium 1 Bed Townhouse Model at Barclay Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,055 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Muskegon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake View LoftsApartment E2BR,1BA$1.85
Barclay Apartments & TownhomesPremium 1 Bed Townhouse1BR,1BA$1.06
1209 Pine St, Unit 1209 Pine Apt #21209 Pine St3BR,1BA$1.44
Leonard Luxury ApartmentsFurnished Middle City View1BR,1BA$3.24
Amazon ApartmentsThe Cherry1BR,1BA$1.79
HighPoint Flats ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
233 Delaware Ave, Unit 2233 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
1094 Williams St, Unit 21094 Williams St2BR,1BA$1.50

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Downtown Muskegon, Muskegon, MI

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Muskegon. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Muskegon Neighborhood in Muskegon, MI

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Muskegon Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Muskegon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Muskegon Apartment is $1,055 at Barclay Apartments & Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Muskegon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Muskegon is starting from $1,625 at Amazon Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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