
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainwell, MI from $500 (44 Rentals)
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12th Street Apartments

Emerald Park

Country Knoll Apartments

Emerald Woods Senior Apartments

Georgian Apartments (Galesburg Apartments LLC)

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Walbridge Common

Country Meadow Apartments
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Rivers Edge Apartments

Kendall Manor Apartments

Parchment Manor (Brickstone River View Management LLC)

Whitehall Apartments

Parchment Point Townhomes

The Landing

Coopers Landing Apartments

Lakeview Apartments
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Hillside Village (Hillside Village LLC)

Ravine Apartments

Country Club Park Apartments (320 S. Drake LLC)

Sage Terrace Apartments

Gull Prairie/Gull Run Apartments and Townhomes

Element on Main

Maple Brooke Apartments

Summer Ridge
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Woodland Heights Apartments

Drakes Pond Apartments

Wildwood off Main

Walbridge Common

118-130 S Clarendon St

522 Cherokee St

720 S Park St

Aspen Ridge Apartments
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934 S Park St

Big Bend Apartments

Kendall Off Main

Haven on Main

1068 Colonial Trail W

5512 Patriots Ln

1542 10th St

5498 Toms Pl
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1059 Colonial Trail W

708 Elizabeth St

1926 Sunnyside Dr

3238 Birch Ln
Plainwell, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plainwell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainwell Studio Apartments | $978 | $752 | $1,202 |
| Plainwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $850 | $2,493 |
| Plainwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $935 | $3,251 |
| Plainwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $1,223 | $2,423 |
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Cheapest Available Plainwell Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainwell, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Meadow Apartments in the Eastside neighborhood priced from $850. Rivers Edge Apartments in the West Main Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $852. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainwell apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Meadow Apartments | 1 Bed Garden | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| Kendall Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Parchment Manor (Brickstone River View Management LLC) | Parchment Manor | One Bedroom. One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Whitehall Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $935 |
| Lakeview Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Hillside Village (Hillside Village LLC) | Hillside Village Apartments - Studio **ONE MONT... | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Landing | The Harbor | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Country Club Park Apartments (320 S. Drake LLC) | Country Club Park - Two Bedroom **February Move... | 2BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Sage Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainwell, MI and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainwell area is the $0.22 price per square foot Kendall Village Tri-level Model at Kendall Village Townhomes in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $390. The second greatest value Plainwell apartment is the 2BR/2BA- Townhome Model at The Wyatt starting at $839 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainwell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Village Townhomes | Kendall Village Tri-level | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.22 |
| The Wyatt | 2BR/2BA- Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.55 |
| Country Club Park Apartments (320 S. Drake LLC) | Country Club Park - Two Bedroom **February Move... | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Savannah Trace Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome - Phase 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Haven on Main | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Parchment Point Townhomes | 2 bed | 1 Bath Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Parchment Manor (Brickstone River View Management LLC) | Parchment Manor | One Bedroom. One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Landing | The Cove | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Country Meadow Apartments | 1 Bed Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Kendall Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainwell Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plainwell?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plainwell is at Rivers Edge Apartments listed at $852.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainwell Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainwell Apartment is $850 at Country Meadow Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plainwell Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plainwell is starting from $935 at Whitehall Apartments.
What is the most affordable Plainwell Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Plainwell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview Apartments and starts from $1,325.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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