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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private patio
  • Spacious one bedroom apartments
  • Quiet country setting

Location

600 Riverside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047, USA
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Property Overview

Cedar Sands achieves an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 9.5, underscoring its strong reputation among renters. With outstanding scores in price, location, and quality, it offers excellent value along with a variety of amenities, including private patios and spacious one-bedroom apartments in a quiet country setting. Additionally, its proximity to essential conveniences, such as a grocery store only 1.5 miles away, enhances its appeal for those seeking a well-rounded living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.5
Excellent
Cedar Sands is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Pet friendly

Floor plans

One Bedroom1 bed1 bath574 sqftOne Bedroom

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Amenities for Cedar Sands

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2

Cat policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2

Breed restrictions include:

A $150.00 deposit is required, dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered, and must be 20 lbs. or less. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$715
Building details

Property details

Units32
Lease terms12 months
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About Cedar Sands

HomeApartments in Dowagiac Cedar Sands

Cedar Sands is a beautiful 32 unit apartment community for those 62 or older and disabled of any age. We offer spacious one bedroom apartments with your a private patio in a quiet country setting. Cedar Sands is within the city limits of Dowagiac. Rent is Based on Income. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. TDD/TTY #711 Units of barrier free design may be available


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.5
/10
Excellent
Cedar Sands is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Cedar Sands
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Cedar Sands offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Cedar Sands is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Cedar Sands offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Cedar Sands has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Cedar Sands.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Cedar Sands has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Cedar Sands compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Dowagiac

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Dowagiac
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Dowagiac
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$612
January 2024$600
February 2024$625
March 2024$625
April 2024$768
May 2024$1,050
March 2025$728
April 2025$741
May 2025$766
June 2025$794
July 2025$770
August 2025$800
September 2025$800

Schools near Cedar Sands

Patrick Hamilton Elementary School

614 spruce st

dowagiac, MI, 49047

K-5Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Dowagiac near 600 Riverside Dr

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 600 Riverside Dr, Dowagiac

Groceries

3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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