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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 Studio unit found at Rest All Suites priced from $600. Pine Grove Apartments in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Branch apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$600
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Garfield Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764
Woodland Place ApartmentsTimberland One Bedroom1BR,1BA$768
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

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

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Branch area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Jason Model at Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments in the starting from $1,069. The second greatest value West Branch apartment is the The Bedford Model at Mulberry Lane Apartments starting at $970 with a $0.99 price per square foot . 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.
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Jason2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Mulberry Lane ApartmentsThe Bedford2BR,1BA$0.99
Auburn Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Woodland Place ApartmentsTimberland Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
Horizon Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Midland Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.54
Garfield Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Branch

What type of rentals are currently available in West Branch?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in West Branch, MI with pricing that ranges from $438 to $2,727. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Branch ranging from $435 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Branch?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Branch ranges from $435 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,632.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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