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Apartments for Rent in Michigan under $500

203 Rentals Available
Apartments for Rent in Michigan under $500. 203 Rentals Available
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    3622 HESS AVE, SAGINAW, MI 48601
    1 BED $355+
    2 BEDS $390+
    3 BEDS $448+
  • an overhead view of a living room with couches and a table
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    1700 East Grand River, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $435+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3201 Michigamme Woods Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
    3 BEDS $470+
    4 BEDS $480+
    5 BEDS $400+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    232 S. Clippert St., Lansing, MI 48912
    3 BEDS $480+
  • a living room with a couch and a lamp and an air conditioner
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    1324 Lafayette Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49006
    6 BEDS $375+
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  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    1732 Cambria Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $432+
    2 BEDS $480+
  • a group of people sitting in a living room watching tv
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    136 Reniger Court, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $496+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    233/235 Delta Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $485+
  • a living room with two couches and a door to a closet
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    1547 North Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $472+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a rug
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    6120-6263 Gossard Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $415+
  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and black appliances
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    1850 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $324+
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  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a coffee table
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    1130 Beech Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $499+
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    3814 Pine Terrace Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
    3 BEDS $370
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets and wood floors
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    3330 Grand Ridge Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
    STUDIO $300+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    414 Michigan Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $390+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    295 Arbor Glen Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $429+
  • a living room with a pool table and a couch
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    430 Glenmoor Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    1 BED $465+
    2 BEDS $488+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    1250 & 1260 Oakridge Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $490+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Today

    1242 Haslett Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $312+
  • three women sitting on a couch in a living room
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    4632 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
    2 BEDS $387+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter top
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    4965 Campus Hill Drive, Okemos, MI 48864
    2 BEDS $391+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a window
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    21-31 Hazelwood St, Detroit, MI 48202
    2 BEDS $199+
  • a living room with couches and a kitchen
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    340 E. State Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
    STUDIO $1
  • a building on the corner of a street
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    501 West Grand River, Fowlerville, MI 48836
    1 BED $350
  • a sign for woodland with pine trees
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    1600 South 30Th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
    STUDIO $197
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Michigan last updated?

Prices and availability in Michigan were last updated on 7 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Michigan?

The best apartments in Michigan are: Village Green Apartments, Sterling Lake - Sterling Heights, MI, Fieldstone Apartments, Admiral Farragut Apartments and Hidden Tree Apartments and Townhomes.

What type of rental buildings are in Michigan?

In Michigan, 27% of the residents are renting compared to 73% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Michigan's rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 30% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in Michigan under $500 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in Michigan for less than $500 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 203 available units in Michigan, renting for under $500. On average, $509 can get you 937 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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