Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Michigan City Neighborhood of Michigan City, IN from $700 (8 Rentals)

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Downtown Michigan City, Michigan City, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Michigan City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Michigan City area of Chicago, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Glen Apartments priced from $823. Normandy Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Downtown Michigan City apartments for rent in Chicago, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Glen Apartments1/1/SPEC1BR,1BA$823
Normandy Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Coolspring Estates Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Michigan City, IN

As of April 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Michigan City area is the $1.04 price per square foot Courts two bedroom upgraded Model at The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLC in the in the Brinkmans neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Downtown Michigan City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Superior Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Brinkmans neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Michigan City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Courts and Royal Oaks Apartments LLCCourts two bedroom upgraded2BR,2BA$1.04
Superior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Coolspring Estates Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Edgewood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Arbor Glen Apartments1/1/SPEC1BR,1BA$1.04
Long Beach Cove Villa ApartmentsWAITLIST APPLICATION - 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.36
Village West Apartments of Michigan City1 Bed upper1BR,1BA$1.84

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Downtown Michigan City, Michigan City, IN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Downtown Michigan City, Michigan City, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Michigan City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Michigan City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Michigan City Apartment is $823 at Arbor Glen Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Michigan City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Michigan City is starting from $950 at Superior Apartments.

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