Apartments & Houses For Rent near CMU

Renting Apartments Near Central Michigan University

A majority of students move into their new Mount Pleasant apartments in the beginning of August. Students spend the rest of August and September unpacking boxes and settling in. At the beginning of October, most people will start searching once again for houses and apartments around near CMU. If you're looking to have the best pick of student apartments or student houses for rent in Mt. Pleasant, MI near CMU's campus for a few friends and yourself, your pre-lease should be signed by mid-November.

The units with more bedrooms typically get rented first. So, if you're waiting until winter break to decide, you still have a high chance of finding a single bedroom. You might still have the opportunity to find a two-bedroom in Mt. Pleasant if you sign a pre-lease before December ends.

Rent Prices in Mt. Pleasant, MI

Studio apartments near Central Michigan University can sometimes be a cheaper alternative to having your own space. Unfortunately, there aren't many studio apartments in Mt. Pleasant. Fortunately, single bedroom apartments are both affordable and plentiful in supply. We found a sweet spot in rent averages with three bedroom apartments and houses. Living with just two roommates both improves your financial situation and has less potential for disaster than four bedroom places. Remember, you’re living with these people for a year: screen your roommates carefully.

Here's a breakdown of average rent per person, per bedroom in Mount Pleasant, MI:

How much do 1 bedroom apartments near Central Michigan University cost?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant, MI is $601.

How much do 2 bedroom apartments near Central Michigan University cost?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant, MI is $406.

How much do 3 bedroom apartments near Central Michigan University cost?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant, MI is $367.

How much do 4 bedroom apartments near Central Michigan University cost?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant, MI is $422.

How much are 5 bedroom apartments for rent near Central Michigan University cost?
While there will be some differences in price points depending on if you’re looking for a 5 or a 10 bedroom rental, the average rent for a 5+ bedroom apartment in Mount Pleasant, MI is $397.

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Life At Central Michigan University

Once you’ve found the perfect apartment in Mount Pleasant, MI, take a break from unpacking and stop at Mountain Town Station Brewing Company & Steakhouse. You might not find any mountains there, but we can guarantee there’s enough great steak and beer to go around. Mountains don’t stand a chance against a culinary combination like that.

The party scene seems to be run by Greeks, which is always a really fun experience. On the other hand, if you’re old enough to hit up some bars, CMU has got some pretty cool places you can check out as well.

• Marty's Bar
• Taco Boy Restaurant
• O'Kelly's Sports Bar
• Stan's
• Freddie's Tavern

Outdoor/Recreation

Many of the establishments in town may cater to the young professional and older crowd more, which means the search for cheap drinks will be hard. But it's rumored Wayside occasionally puts out some great drink specials. If your budget is busted or you're exhausted from studying, you can find some cheap drinks at Kaya Coffee Shop.

The Chippewa River snakes right through Mt Pleasant and runs very close to CMU's campus. Along the river near campus is Veit's Woods CMU Park which has many running and biking paths linking to other riverside parks. A longer run from campus is Island Park where the Chippewa River's rapids will surround you as you play or relax. Finally, close to campus is the Deerfield Nature Park, which has many scenic trails.

Finding good locations and packing the right equipment for a trip can be tough. But fear not! There are many student groups on campus that will help you explore Michigan like a local.

Things To Do in Mt. Pleasant, MI

Want to be a real Chippewa? Show your CMU pride by cheering on the team at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. If you’re not into sports, don’t worry: tailgating is just as important as the game itself. There’s always plenty of beer and good cheer to go around at games, but the best time to tailgate is during Homecoming in October. Thousands of alumni flood back to Mt. Pleasant to root for their alma mater during a week full of festivities and fun.

Homecoming is great for more than just football: student organizations get to shine, too. Once a year, groups from around campus compete in activities to win the prized Maroon Cup. Join a student organization and earn your rightful place as a Central Michigan champion! After all, if you’re going to take out all those loans, you should at least have a trophy to show for it, right?

One team takes Homecoming to a whole new level. The CMU engineering students design, build and race their own cardboard boats. That’s right: the boats are made of cardboard. How do they keep them from sinking into Rose Pond? We don’t know. We didn’t go to school for that! Check them out and learn their secrets.

During the rest of the year, check out The Wayside Central for great concerts and nightlife, or stop at the Soaring Eagle Casino near campus. You never know when you’re going to need an extra buck for food or fun. Actually, you do: the answer is always.