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Belleview Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Belleview Place

129 Belleview DrIonia, MI 48846
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Portland School
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Portland School

306 Brush StPortland, MI 48875
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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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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

4388 Pine Ridge Pky NEGrand Rapids, MI 49525

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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 Emerson Manor in the Ionia County neighborhood priced from $1,045. Birchwood Garden Apartments in the Byron Gaines Caledonia Cascade neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orleans apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerson ManorOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,045
Birchwood Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,045
Northview Harbor - Grand Rapids, MIHarbor Light1BR, 1BA$1,049
Wellington ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1,095
Burtons Landing Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 625 sq ft1BR, 1BA$1,155
The ValleyCentral1BR, 1BA$1,227
Pebble BeachPebble Beach Apartments | Two Bed | One Bath2BR, 1BA$1,350
Parker's Landing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1,366
Riverbend Flats Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 750141BR, 1BA$1,450
Foote Hills Apartments - Grand Rapids, MI2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orleans, MI and Nearby

As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orleans area is the $1.91 price per square foot Spruce Model at Evergreen Townhomes in the North Grand Rapids neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Orleans apartment is the The Oscal Model at Meadowood Townhomes in the North Grand Rapids neighborhood starting at $2,745 with a $1.81 price per square foot. 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.
Evergreen TownhomesSpruce3BR, 2.5BA$1.91
Meadowood TownhomesThe Oscal3BR, 2.5BA$1.81
Parker's Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR, 2BA$1.38
Crescent View Village2 bedroom, 2 bath accsbl2BR, 2BA$1.36
Wellington ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1.19
Pebble BeachPebble Beach Apartments | Two Bed | One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.65
Glen Oaks East ApartmentsOak1BR, 1BA$1.95
The ValleyCentral1BR, 1BA$1.65
Birchwood Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.49
Burtons Landing Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - 625 sq ft1BR, 1BA$1.85

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 $1,045 at Emerson Manor.

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 $1,200 at Wellington Apartments.

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 $1,604.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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