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Lakeside Apartments

2475 S Commerce RdWolverine Lake, MI 48390
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Lakeland Place

2700 Elizabeth Lake RdWaterford, MI 48328
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Cheapest Available Union Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union Lake, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Hill Apartments in the Waterford neighborhood priced from $850. Adams Lake Apartments in the Waterford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$850
Cass Lake Shore Club1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
34 North of WaterfordThe Lotus1BR,1BA$974
Ashton PinesFrasier2BR,1BA$979
1630 N Pontiac Trl1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Greyberry Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Round Hill ApartmentsThe Barrington2BR,1BA$1,039
Rivers Edge ApartmentsMarigold2BR,1BA$1,071
Glengarry Park - Waterford Twp, MIThe Cresent1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Lake, MI and Nearby

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Lake area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Pine Model at 83 West in the in the Farmington Road neighborhood starting from $2,221. The second greatest value Union Lake apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Large Model at Cass Lake Shore Club starting at $1,620 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Waterford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
83 WestThe Pine3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Cass Lake Shore Club2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Elizabeth Lake Estates2B15B52BR,1.5BA$1.29
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Laketree2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Crescent ManorDeluxe 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Greyberry Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Ashton PinesDouglas2BR,1BA$1.17
Round Hill ApartmentsThe Arlington Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union Lake is at Springs at Five and Main listed at $1,548.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Lake Apartment is $850 at Colony Hill Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Lake is starting from $850 at Adams Lake Apartments.

What is the most affordable Union Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 83 West and starts from $2,094.

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