Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand River Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $400 (9 Rentals)
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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 | $1,588 | $1,475 | $1,725 |
Grand River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $990 | $2,310 |
Grand River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $750 | $2,350 |
Grand River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $1,065 | $1,065 |
Grand River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,048 | $1,030 | $1,075 |
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There are currently 9 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 2 Beds unit found at Victory East Lansing priced from $750. Hannah Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $994. 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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Victory East Lansing | 2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Hannah Lofts | 4x4 Townhome A | 4BR,4BA | $994 |
Nemoke Trails | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand River, MI
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand River area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome B Model at Hannah Lofts in the in the Forest View neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Grand River apartment is the Cedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom Model at Prime Housing Group starting at $1,350 with a $1.39 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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Hannah Lofts | 4x4.5 Townhome B | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.63 |
Prime Housing Group | Cedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Abbott Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2 People | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Capitol Villa Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Hidden Tree Apartments and Townhomes | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Newman Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Nemoke Trails | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Newton Place Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Residences | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Stonehouse Village | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGrand River, East Lansing, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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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 Nemoke Trails which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Grand River costs $1,525.
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.
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