Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stanwood, MI from $300 (36 Rentals)

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Woodside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Apartments

1535 E Bellows StMt. Pleasant, MI 48858
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Summerhill Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Summerhill Village

5280 S Mission RdMt. Pleasant, MI 48858
  • Utilities Included

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Stanwood, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stanwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stanwood, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Autumn Grove (Newaygo) priced from $519. Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $543. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stanwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Grove (Newaygo)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$519
Cranbrook Terrace - Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$543
Corning Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Timber Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$810
Oak Tree Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$850
Cambridge Terrace1U - 1 Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$869
Canterbury East ApartmentsDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Wellington ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,095
Maplewood Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Arboretum Apartment HomesTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanwood, MI and Nearby

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stanwood area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4x2 Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the starting from $469. The second greatest value Stanwood apartment is the 4BR/4BA - Cottage Model at Campus Creek Cottages starting at $599 with a $0.37 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Stanwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakwood Townhomes4x24BR,2.5BA$0.28
Campus Creek Cottages4BR/4BA - Cottage4BR,4BA$0.37
College Town Apartments4BR/4BA - A4BR,4BA$0.33
Appian Way ApartmentsTownhome4BR,2BA$0.30
Arboretum Apartment HomesThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Campus Creek Townhomes2BR/2BA - Townhome Super4BR,2BA$0.81
Timber Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.06
The Edge at 1815 - Student HousingTwo Bedroom Two Bath Apartment *Per Person Rates2BR,2BA$0.51
Autumn Grove (Newaygo)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.68
Cranbrook Terrace - Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stanwood Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanwood Apartment is $543 at Cranbrook Terrace - Senior Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stanwood is starting from $519 at Autumn Grove (Newaygo).

What is the most affordable Stanwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stanwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timber Creek Apartments and starts from $975.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.