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Belleview Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Belleview Place

129 Belleview DrIonia, MI 48846
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Linden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Apartments

430 E Grove StCarson City, MI 48811
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Lyons Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Lofts

304 E Bridge StLyons, MI 48851
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Pebble Beach
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Beach

1100 Bowes RdLowell, MI 49331

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Orleans, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orleans Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orleans, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Portland School in the Ionia County neighborhood priced from $690. Meadowcreek Apartments in the Ada Cannon Plainfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orleans apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Portland School1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$690
Meadowcreek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$950
Burtons Landing Apartments0 Bed, 1 Bath - 442 sq ftStudio,1BA$1,045
Northview Harbor - Grand Rapids, MIHarbor Light1BR,1BA$1,049
Wellington ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,095
The ValleyCentral1BR,1BA$1,302
Pebble BeachPebble Beach | Two Bedroom | WAITLIST ONLY2BR,1BA$1,350
Riverbend Flats Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 750131BR,1BA$1,475
Springs at Knapp’s CrossingStudio Grand CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,507
Parker's Landing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,508

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orleans, MI and Nearby

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orleans area is the $1.93 price per square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Model at Stone Falls of Ada in the in the Byron Gaines Caledonia Cascade neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Orleans apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Parker's Landing starting at $1,508 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Ionia County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orleans apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone Falls of Ada3 bedroom, 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$1.93
Parker's Landing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
The ValleyValtellina2BR,2BA$1.79
Wellington ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.19
Lamoreaux Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Portland School2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Pebble BeachPebble Beach | Two Bedroom | WAITLIST ONLY2BR,1BA$1.65
Glen Oaks East ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$2.05
Foote Hills Apartments - Grand Rapids, MI1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Meadowcreek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.45

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orleans Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orleans Apartment is $690 at Portland School.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Orleans is starting from $1,014 at Portland School.

What is the most affordable Orleans Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Orleans Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parker's Landing and starts from $1,585.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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