Cheap Apartments for Rent near National City, MI from $578 (55 Rentals)

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property at 2705 McCarty Rd
$688

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Base Rent$688
Total Monthly Price$688
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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2705 McCarty Rd

SaginawMI48603

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property at 501 Pine St
$950

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Base Rent$950
Total Monthly Price$950
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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501 Pine St

EssexvilleMI48732

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property at 308 S Beck St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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308 S Beck St, Unit 308 S. Beck St

308 S Beck St
SebewaingMI48759
property at 4206 E Wing Rd
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4206 E Wing Rd

Mt. PleasantMI48858
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Raven Lane Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raven Lane Apartments

4495 Raven LnBay City, MI 48706
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704 N Grant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

704 N Grant St

704 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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North Star Rentals
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Star Rentals

1119 W Lake StTawas City, MI 48763
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Hidden Brook Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Brook Manor

500 Long Rapids PlzAlpena, MI 49707
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Pinecrest Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest Manor

200 Long Rapids PlzAlpena, MI 49707
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Webb Drive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webb Drive Apartments

715-717 Webb DrBay City, MI 48706
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4640 Fox Pointe Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4640 Fox Pointe Dr

4640 Fox Pointe DrBay City, MI 48706
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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 Studio unit found at Rest All Suites priced from $625. Pineview Apartments (55 and older community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable National City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$625
Pineview Apartments (55 and older community)1 bedroom standard1BR,1BA$640
Thunder Bay EstatesD192BR,1BA$675
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$735
VonSteinwehr ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$779
Lux off WashingtonLuxury Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$799
The Dean - Utilities IncludedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$804
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$825

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

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the National City area is the $1.27 price per square foot 5a Two Bedroom Model at Birchwood Pointe in the in the Downtown Midland MI neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value National City apartment is the Robin Oaks - B01 Model at Robin Oaks starting at $970 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Downtown Midland MI neighborhood. 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.
Birchwood Pointe5a Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Robin OaksRobin Oaks - B012BR,1BA$1.02
Heritage ArmsThe Emerson2BR,1BA$1.04
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms Non Smoking2BR,1BA$1.02
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
VonSteinwehr ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Dean - Utilities IncludedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Pineview Apartments (55 and older community)1 bedroom standard1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom National City Apartment is $640 at Pineview Apartments (55 and older community).

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 $675 at Thunder Bay Estates.

What is the most affordable National City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap National City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Glen Townhomes and starts from $1,399.

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