Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nelson Neighborhood of Muskegon, MI from $300 (22 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1500 Jiroch St

MuskegonMI49442

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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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Village at Jackson Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Jackson Hill

557 McLaren AveMuskegon, MI 49442
Senior Living
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Seniors of Nelson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seniors of Nelson Place

350 Houston AveMuskegon, MI 49441
Senior Living
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Nelson, Muskegon, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nelson 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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent in Muskegon, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Terrace1B-ABF774L1BR,1BA$873
Barclay Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$915
Terrace FlatsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
Amazon ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1,495
Lake View LoftsApartment E2BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, MI

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2B-B-1059M Model at Park Terrace in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $1,383. The second greatest value Nelson 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 Nelson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Terrace2B-B-1059M2BR,2BA$1.31
Lake View LoftsApartment E2BR,1BA$1.85
111 E Grand Ave, Unit 1111 E Grand Ave3BR,1BA$1.30
1160 W Laketon Ave1160 W Laketon Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
Amazon ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.60
Leonard Luxury ApartmentsFurnished Middle City View1BR,1BA$3.24
Terrace FlatsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Barclay Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.53

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nelson, Muskegon, MI

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan, including Muskegon. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $873 at Park Terrace.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is starting from $1,383 at Park Terrace.

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