208 Houston Ave
208 Houston Ave,
Muskegon, MI 49440
$750
Studio
Nelson
Muskegon, MI
Nelson - Muskegon, MI
Area Guide
Soak up the small-town, Midwestern charm in Nelson. This sizable neighborhood encompasses downtown Muskegon, a large section of shoreline, and a large residential area filled with modest detached homes and newer apartment buildings. The north end places you within walking distance of downtown bars and restaurants; if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, take a stroll down the tree-lined avenues near Mercy Health Hospital.
During Michigan's warm summers and colorful autumns, Nelson residents make a beeline for the lakefront Heritage Landing to walk or bike by the water and attend events such as the Coast West Music Festival and the Michigan Irish Musical Festival. Year-round, Western Avenue in the downtown area buzzes with locals out to sample a Shovelhead beer at Unruly Brewing or indulge in a wood-fired Foundry Smoke pizza from the onsite Rebel Slice. Just five miles west, Lake Michigan offers miles of white-sand beaches.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Nelson is $614 for a studio, $412 for one bedroom, and $644 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nelson has increased by 6.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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600 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$614/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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798 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$412/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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979 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$644/month
Average Rent
Transportation
70
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
63
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center
- Hoffmaster State Park
- Muskegon State Park
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.