Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Muskegon Neighborhood of Muskegon, MI from $900 (5 Rentals)

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property at 816 W Grand Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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816 W Grand Ave

MuskegonMI49441

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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 Park Terrace priced from $873. Barclay Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Downtown Muskegon apartments for rent in Muskegon, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Terrace1B-A-876LI1BR,1BA$873
Barclay Apartments & Townhomes2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,030
930 Washington AveB1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Muskegon, MI

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Muskegon area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3B-D-1206FM Model at Park Terrace in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Downtown Muskegon apartment is the Apartment E Model at Lake View Lofts starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 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.
Park Terrace3B-D-1206FM3BR,2BA$1.13
Lake View LoftsApartment E2BR,1BA$1.85
1211 Pine St, Unit Apt 21211 Pine St3BR,1BA$1.48
1938 Clinton St, Unit 11938 Clinton St2BR,1BA$1.16
1209 Pine St, Unit 1209 Pine Apt #21209 Pine St3BR,1BA$1.44
Barclay Apartments & Townhomes2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.14
Amazon ApartmentsThe Cherry1BR,1BA$1.61
Leonard Luxury ApartmentsFurnished Middle City View1BR,1BA$3.24
Terrace FlatsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
930 Washington AveK1BR,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Muskegon, Muskegon, MI

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Muskegon

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Muskegon?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Muskegon, MI with pricing that ranges from $770 to $3,500. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Muskegon ranging from $995 to $2,600.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Muskegon ranges from $995 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,780.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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