
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand River Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $400 (12 Rentals)
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Prime Housing Group

126 Milford St, Unit apt8

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Grand River, East Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand River Studio Apartments | $1,768 | $1,475 | $2,049 |
Grand River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $930 | $2,599 |
Grand River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $1,230 | $3,650 |
Grand River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,425 | $4,350 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grand River Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Grand River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand River area of East Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Prime Housing Group priced from $930. Stonehouse Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Grand River apartments for rent in East Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prime Housing Group | Cedarview East Apartments - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Stonehouse Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC) | Waterfront - Two Bedroom **ONE MONTHS RENT FREE** | 2BR,2BA | $1,450 |
St. Anne Lofts | Luxury Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Newman Lofts | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand River, MI
As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand River area is the $1.01 price per square foot Element Model at The Element 903 in the in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood starting from $1,210. The second greatest value Grand River apartment is the Cedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom Model at Prime Housing Group starting at $1,230 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand River apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Element 903 | Element | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Prime Housing Group | Cedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Treehouse North Apartments | 2 bedrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC) | Waterfront - Two Bedroom **ONE MONTHS RENT FREE** | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Newman Lofts | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
The Residences | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Stonehouse Village | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Stonehouse Village VI | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
St. Anne Lofts | Luxury Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGrand River, East Lansing, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Grand River Neighborhood in East Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand River Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand River?
The cheapest apartment in Grand River is Prime Housing Group which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Grand River costs $6,350.
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