Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI from $400 (250 Rentals)

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property at 147 Isbell St

147 Isbell St

LansingMI48910

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Cheapest Available Ingham County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ingham County, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior in the North Lansing neighborhood priced from $475. Fred Apartments in the Colonial Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ingham County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$475
Fred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
College Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Baltic Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ ApartmentsThe Avon1BR,1BA$711
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$715
Brookewood South Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Victory East Lansing2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750
745 Burcham Dr2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ingham County area is the $0.65 price per square foot 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Deluxe Model at Hannah Townhomes & Lofts in the in the Michigan State University neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Ingham County apartment is the 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down starting at $1,150 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ingham County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hannah Townhomes & Lofts4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Deluxe4BR,4.5BA$0.65
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
Masonic TempleApt 2013BR,2BA$0.55
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.65
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.68
Block 364x44BR,4BA$0.42
River Glen Apartments2B1B 2 people2BR,1BA$0.69
Capitol Villa Apartments2 bed, 1 bath for 2 people2BR,1BA$0.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ingham County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ingham County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ingham County is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ingham County?

The cheapest apartment in Ingham County is Baltic Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Ingham County costs $1,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ingham County?

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 112 regular apartments in Ingham County 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 Ingham County?

Cheap apartments in Ingham County have an average cost of $326 which is $1,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ingham County.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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

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