Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand River Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $435 (7 Rentals)

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SOLO Apartments
Studio Apartments

SOLO Apartments

630 Abbot RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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Dean Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dean Apartments

427 Grove StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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AppleTree Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AppleTree Apartments

126 Orchard StEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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Grand River, East Lansing, MI Local Guide

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. Hub East Lansing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,024. Here are the most affordable Grand River apartments for rent in East Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prime Housing GroupCedarview East Apartments - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Hub East Lansing2x2 Flex2BR,2BA$1,024
Landmark on Grand RiverD1 Penthouse3BR,2BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand River, MI

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand River area is the $1.83 price per square foot 5BR/1.5BA Model at 568 Spartan in the in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood starting from $3,750. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
568 Spartan5BR/1.5BA5BR,1.5BA$1.83
Prime Housing GroupCedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Old Canton Lane (Hodge Apartments, LLC)Old Canton Lane | Two Bed | One Bath | One Mont...2BR,1BA$1.44
Landmark on Grand RiverC12BR,2BA$2.21
Hub East Lansing2x2 Corner VIP2BR,2BA$2.30
Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC)One Bed (Deluxe) | One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
408 Ann St408 Ann StStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grand River, East Lansing, MI

Ranked #3

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central East Lansing, MI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand River Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand River?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Grand River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grand River?

Cheap apartments in Grand River have an average cost of $1,783 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand River.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.