
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottawa County, MI from $400 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Ottawa County.


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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 | $1,280 | $1,049 | $1,565 |
Ottawa County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $900 | $2,258 |
Ottawa County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $624 | $6,597 |
Ottawa County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $699 | $6,589 |
Ottawa County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $575 | $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 $575. Lakeshore Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. 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 | $575 |
Lakeshore Flats | Bungalow 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Brookmeadow Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 764 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Woodland Ridge | Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Pine Creek Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa County, MI
As of July 14, 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 The Lighthouse Model at Fairbanks Townhouses starting at $1,850 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Holland Zeeland 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 |
Fairbanks Townhouses | The Lighthouse | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
Conifer Creek Townhomes | 4 Bed 3.5 Bath | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.32 |
Fairway Corners Townhomes | 2BR 1.5BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
Oak Tree Apartments | Chestnut | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
North Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath - 1,011 sq ft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
Loft 45 | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
Woodland Ridge | Spruce | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Whispering Pines | 2 Bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Brookmeadow Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - 776 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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 $1,370.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa County?
The cheapest apartment in Ottawa County is Brookmeadow Apartments which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Ottawa County costs $1,981.
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 $346 which is $1,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa County.
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