What do a casino, an Indian reservation, and a Michigan university have in common? Aside from probably being some of the best places to find a party in town, they also call Mount Pleasant, Michigan home. That’s right. The Soaring Eagle Casino, Isabella Indian Reservation, and Central Michigan University all reside in Mount Pleasant along with about 27,000 residents. With a youthful feel — the median age here is 22 — Mount Pleasant is fun loving, welcoming, and wallet-friendly, so you’ll have a few more bucks in your pocket to hit up the casino. We’ve told you what there is to do in Mount Pleasant, now let’s tell you where (and how cheap it is) to live here.
Whether your lifestyle calls for student housing, income restricted apartments, or luxury living, Mount Pleasant is exploding with amazing options
What do a casino, an Indian reservation, and a Michigan university have in common? Aside from probably being some of the best places to find a party in town, they also call Mount Pleasant, Michigan home. That’s right. The Soaring Eagle Casino, Isabella Indian Reservation, and Central Michigan University all reside in Mount Pleasant along with about 27,000 residents. With a youthful feel — the median age here is 22 — Mount Pleasant is fun loving, welcoming, and wallet-friendly, so you’ll have a few more bucks in your pocket to hit up the casino. We’ve told you what there is to do in Mount Pleasant, now let’s tell you where (and how cheap it is) to live here.
Whether your lifestyle calls for student housing, income restricted apartments, or luxury living, Mount Pleasant is exploding with amazing options. For this reason, rental rates cover a huge range of prices. Income restricted apartments will rent for as low as $225 a month, and some standard apartment rentals in Mount Pleasant will rent for about $600. Student housing here typically costs $400 a month to rent an individual room with all the fixings in a four bedroom student apartment. But, apartments without any restrictions or students generally cost about $550 - $845 for one bedrooms, and $685 - $980 for two bedrooms, complete with swimming pool, business centers, gym, laundry facilities and balconies.
Maybe you’re looking for luxury living options or even an apartment that is completely furnished? Either way, you’re in luck in Mount Pleasant. Luxury rentals are going to offer up everything from indoor pools to private entrances and some utilities included at amazingly-cheap prices. In fact, a luxury apartment rental in Mount Pleasant doesn’t mean an “expensive” apartment rental. It’s just simply a more lush way of living. Furnished apartments are available in student housing complexes like Village at Bluegrass, but for non-students Mount Pleasant offers furnished units at properties like Country Place Apartments, which also comes with Wi-Fi and recycling.
Unlike some college towns, students don’t rule the rental population here and mainly stick to student housing options, so you don’t have to nervously stalk rental units months ahead of time if it’s a standard apartment you’re looking for. But, it does pay to know what you’ll be responsible for on lease day, so let’s fill you in. Move-in deposits will range between $150 - $300. Pet-friendly apartments in Mount Pleasant are a-dime-a-dozen, so you’ll have your pick as long as you can afford the deposit ($300) and the monthly pet rent ($25) that some rentals charge.
Life in Mount Pleasant is active. Living here means being surrounded by nature (lakes, farmland), a happening art scene, and active residents, all in a hometown setting. Voted one of the most “walkable” areas, you can feel safe leaving your new apartment and exploring your new city. The quicker you find your apartment in Mount Pleasant, the sooner you can start living the good life. Our listings await you.
