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College Town Apartments

14135 Bulldog Ln

815 Country Way
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Big Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Rapids?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Big Rapids Studio Apartments | $994 | $845 | $1,115 |
Big Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $635 | $1,650 |
Big Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $419 | $1,850 |
Big Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $540 | $1,489 |
Big Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $360 | $2,276 |
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Cheapest Available Big Rapids Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Rapids, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at College Town Apartments priced from $499. Campus Creek Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $758. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Rapids apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College Town Apartments | 4BR/4BA - B | 4BR,4BA | $499 |
Campus Creek Townhomes | 2BR/2BA - Townhome Super | 4BR,2BA | $758 |
Cambridge Terrace | 1U - 1 Bedroom Upper | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Bridge Street North | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
Canterbury East Apartments | Standard One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Rapids, MI and Nearby
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Rapids area is the $0.29 price per square foot 4x2 Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the starting from $479. The second greatest value Big Rapids apartment is the 4BR/4BA - Cottage Model at Campus Creek Cottages starting at $569 with a $0.35 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oakwood Townhomes | 4x2 | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.29 |
Campus Creek Cottages | 4BR/4BA - Cottage | 4BR,4BA | $0.35 |
College Town Apartments | 4BR/4BA - A | 4BR,4BA | $0.33 |
Swede Hill Apartments | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.53 |
Summerhill Village | Clayton 734 Zero Energy Ready Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Campus Creek Townhomes | 2BR/2BA - Townhome Super | 4BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Timber Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Oak Tree Village Apartments | Two Bed Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
Cambridge Terrace | 1U - 1 Bedroom Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Getting Around Big Rapids, MI
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Rapids Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Rapids Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Rapids Apartment is $849 at Cambridge Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Big Rapids Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Rapids is starting from $860 at Bridge Street North.
What is the most affordable Big Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Big Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cambridge Terrace and starts from $1,149.
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