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property at 124 Beech St

124 Beech St

Traverse CityMI49684
property at 4471 Manhattan W

4471 Manhattan W

Traverse CityMI49685

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Empire, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Empire Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Empire, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Annika Place in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $427. 122 Hancock St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Empire apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$427
122 Hancock StUnit 41BR,1BA$950
Garfield Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire, MI and Nearby

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Empire area is the $1.88 price per square foot Terrace Estates Condos Model at Terrace Bluff Condominiums in the in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Empire apartment is the Single Family Home Model at Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES starting at $2,399 with a $1.98 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Empire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrace Bluff CondominiumsTerrace Estates Condos3BR,2BA$1.88
Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMESSingle Family Home3BR,2BA$1.98
Ridge45 ApartmentsLongitude South2BR,2BA$1.59
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Legends Morgan FarmsLeland1BR,1BA$2.06
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.47
Oak Shore Commons2 Bedroom, 1 Bath End Unit2BR,1BA$1.93
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.47
Chelsea Park WestArcadia Bay1BR,1BA$2.18
122 Hancock StUnit 41BR,1BA$2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Empire

What type of rentals are currently available in Empire?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Empire, MI with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,800. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Empire ranging from $1,200 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Empire?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Empire ranges from $1,200 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,280.

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