
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottawa County, MI from $400 (17 Rentals)
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Ottawa County, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ottawa County Studio Apartments | $1,372 | $1,195 | $2,244 |
Ottawa County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $670 | $2,978 |
Ottawa County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $624 | $6,673 |
Ottawa County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $699 | $10,000+ |
Ottawa County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $555 | $1,890 |
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Cheapest Available Ottawa County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottawa County, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at 48 West Apartments in the Tallmadge Wright Chester Polkton neighborhood priced from $555. Lakeshore Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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48 West Apartments | 4x4A | 4BR,4BA | $555 |
Lakeshore Flats | Bungalow | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Woodland Ridge | Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Brookmeadow Apartments | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath - 918 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Pine Forest Apartments & Townhomes | Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa County, MI
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa County area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at Centennial Farms in the in the Tallmadge Wright Chester Polkton neighborhood starting from $2,485. The second greatest value Ottawa County apartment is the 4 Bed 3.5 Bath Model at Conifer Creek Townhomes starting at $510 with a $0.32 price per square foot in the Tallmadge Wright Chester Polkton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottawa County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Centennial Farms | 3 Bed/2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
Conifer Creek Townhomes | 4 Bed 3.5 Bath | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.32 |
Jamestown Meadows | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
Fairway Corners Townhomes | 2BR 1.5BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
Loft 45 | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
539 136th Ave, Unit 4 | 539 136th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Countryview North Apartments | Country Style | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Woodland Ridge | Spruce | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Brookmeadow Apartments | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath - 918 sq ft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
Whispering Pines | 2 Bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ottawa County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ottawa County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ottawa County is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa County?
The cheapest apartment in Ottawa County is Woodland Ridge which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Ottawa County costs $2,130.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ottawa County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Ottawa County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ottawa County?
Cheap apartments in Ottawa County have an average cost of $333 which is $1,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa County.
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