Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nelson Neighborhood of Muskegon, MI from $300 (20 Rentals)
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1079 First St

855 Turner Ave

Oakhill Village

Glen Oaks Apartments

Muskegon Townhouses

Park Terrace

Barclay Apartments & Townhomes

1837 Franklin St

1225 Sanford St

1221 6th St

1732 7th St

1144 First St

Beverly Hills Apartments
Nelson, Muskegon, MI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nelson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Nelson Studio Apartments | $990 | $990 | $990 |
Nelson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $720 | $2,700 |
Nelson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $865 | $3,500 |
Nelson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $950 | $2,375 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Nelson Neighborhood of Muskegon, MI.
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Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nelson area of Muskegon, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Glen Oaks Apartments priced from $841. Barclay Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent in Muskegon, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Glen Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
Barclay Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $980 |
Shores of Roosevelt Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Tiffany Woods | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
930 Washington Ave | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, MI
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $3.24 price per square foot Furnished Middle City View Model at The Leonard Luxury Apartments in the in the Marsh Field neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Amazon Apartments starting at $1,365 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Marsh Field neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nelson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Leonard Luxury Apartments | Furnished Middle City View | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Amazon Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Glen Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Barclay Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Tiffany Woods | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
HighPoint Flats Apartments | Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
930 Washington Ave | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
783 Catawba Ave, Unit A | 783 Catawba Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Shores of Roosevelt Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNelson, Muskegon, MI
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Among neighborhoods in Muskegon, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Nelson Neighborhood in Muskegon, MI
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $841 at Glen Oaks Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nelson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is starting from $980 at Barclay Apartments & Townhomes.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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