Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Branch, MI from $400 (54 Rentals)

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Griffin Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Griffin Place Apartments

356 State StWest Branch, MI 48661
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White Birch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

White Birch Apartments

350 State StWest Branch, MI 48661
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Maplewood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Manor

232 S Valley StWest Branch, MI 48661
Senior Living
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property at 1700 21st St

$850

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$850
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1700 21st St

Bay CityMI48708

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property at 1708 10th St

$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1708 10th St

Bay CityMI48708
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Raven Lane Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raven Lane Apartments

4495 Raven LnBay City, MI 48706
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704 N Grant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

704 N Grant St

704 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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Brookwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Manor

202 Mary StClare, MI 48617
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North Star Rentals
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Star Rentals

1119 W Lake StTawas City, MI 48763
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Webb Drive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webb Drive Apartments

715-717 Webb DrBay City, MI 48706
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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West Branch, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Branch Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Branch, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Apartments priced from $598. Rest All Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Branch apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$598
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$625
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$735
Harrison Estates Mobile Home CommunityLOT 232BR,2BA$750
Corning Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Lux off WashingtonLuxury Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$775
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Ellie1BR,1BA$809
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Northwind ForestBirch1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Branch, MI and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Branch area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath Ranch Model at Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI in the starting from $1,775. The second greatest value West Branch apartment is the LOT 23 Model at Harrison Estates Mobile Home Community starting at $750 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Allendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI2 Bed | 2 Bath Ranch2BR,2BA$1.37
Harrison Estates Mobile Home CommunityLOT 232BR,2BA$0.75
Robin OaksRobin Oaks - B012BR,1BA$1.03
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Northwind Forestbirch fu1BR,1BA$1.33
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Ellie1BR,1BA$1.16
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.31
Parkside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Corning Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Branch Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Branch?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Branch is at Rest All Suites listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Branch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Branch Apartment is $598 at Parkside Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Branch is starting from $630 at Parkside Apartments.

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