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Raven Lane Apartments

4495 Raven LnBay City, MI 48706
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704 N Grant St
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704 N Grant St

704 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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National City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available National City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in National City, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Thunder Bay Estates priced from $575. Rest All Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable National City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thunder Bay EstatesC152BR,1BA$575
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$600
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Garfield Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764
Lux off WashingtonLuxury Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National City, MI and Nearby

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the National City area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Ranch Model at Woodland Creek Townhomes - Saginaw, MI in the starting from $1,570. The second greatest value National City apartment is the The Jason Model at Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments starting at $1,069 with a $1.02 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for National City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Creek Townhomes - Saginaw, MI2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Ranch2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Jason2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Eastlawn Arms Apartments2 Bedroom Balcony2BR,1BA$1.00
Auburn Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
Thunder Bay EstatesC222BR,1BA$0.90
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
Horizon Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Garfield Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Getting Around National City, MI

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap National City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in National City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in National City is at Rest All Suites listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom National City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom National City Apartment is $700 at Pine Grove Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in National City is starting from $575 at Thunder Bay Estates.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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