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

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408 Ann St
$625 - $1,075
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408 Ann St

408 Ann StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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SOLO Apartments
Studio Apartments

SOLO Apartments

630 Abbot RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Riverside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

1310-1320 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Dean Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dean Apartments

427 Grove StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Garten Haus
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garten Haus

400 Gunson StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Stoddard Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stoddard Apartments

134-144 Stoddard AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Lowebrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowebrook Apartments

1300 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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135 Kedzie St
1 Bedroom Apartments

135 Kedzie St

135 Kedzie StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Cedarbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarbrook Apartments

208 Cedar 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
Capitol Villa Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,173
Newman LoftsB31BR,1BA$2,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand River, MI

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand River area is the $2.20 price per square foot B3 Model at Newman Lofts in the in the Square One neighborhood starting from $2,230. The second greatest value Grand River apartment is the 2x2 Flex Model at Hub East Lansing starting at $1,024 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Forest View 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.
Newman LoftsB31BR,1.5BA$2.20
Hub East Lansing2x2 Flex2BR,2BA$1.04
Prime Housing GroupCedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Capitol Villa Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Cedar Village Apartments2 bed, 1 bath for 3 people (rate per person)2BR,1BA$0.93
408 Ann St408 Ann St1BR,1BA$1.56

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Grand River, East Lansing, MI

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

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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 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 $1,661.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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