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

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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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Masonic Temple
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Masonic Temple

314 Mac AveEast Lansing, MI 48823

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prime Housing GroupCedarview East Apartments - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Stonehouse Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC)Waterfront - Two Bedroom **ONE MONTHS RENT FREE**2BR,2BA$1,450
St. Anne LoftsLuxury Studio LoftStudio,1BA$1,495
Newman LoftsA51BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Element 903Element2BR,2BA$1.01
Prime Housing GroupCedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Treehouse North Apartments2 bedrm2BR,1BA$0.82
Waterfront Apartments (TCT 1600, LLC)Waterfront - Two Bedroom **ONE MONTHS RENT FREE**2BR,2BA$1.70
Newman LoftsA31BR,1BA$2.28
The Residences1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Stonehouse Village1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$3.11
Stonehouse Village VI1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.49
St. Anne LoftsLuxury Studio LoftStudio ,1BA$3.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grand River, East Lansing, MI

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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.

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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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