
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI from $437 (249 Rentals)
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Abigail Senior

501 N Walnut St, Unit 1

25 East

Shiawassee Apartments

3705 Burchfield Dr, Unit 3705 Burchfield Dr

1649 Coolidge Rd

Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC)

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Victory East Lansing

Fred Louisa Flatz
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Reside 517 LLC

Woodbridge Manor Apartments

Stone Ridge Meadows

Colonial Place Apartments

3705 Burchfield Dr, Unit 3705 Burchfield Dr

Reside 3031

Windemere Apartments

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718 W Ionia St

Shiawassee Apartments

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Green Oaks Apartments
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Holiday Drive Apartments

The "Wave"

Pennsylvania Flats

128 S Hosmer St

Capitol Village - Lansing, MI

Capitol Park

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124 E Barnes Ave

Westbay Club Apartments

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927 W Shiawassee St

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814 Vine St, Unit 2
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2345 N Cedar St

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Cherry Hill

Whispering Pine Apartments

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Ferris Park Towers

Birch Tree Apartments

Fountain Place Apartments

Willowood

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Evergreen Park

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333 Bingham St, Unit 1

Blue Spruce Apartments

Parkside Apartments

Highland Apartments

Lansing Tower Apartments

The Grove @ Grove Park

Webberville Apartments

Aspen Flatz

Creek Club Apartments
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Ingham County, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ingham County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham County Studio Apartments | $1,200 | $625 | $2,199 |
| Ingham County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $595 | $2,899 |
| Ingham County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $479 | $4,250 |
| Ingham County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $437 | $4,600 |
| Ingham County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $620 | $1,899 |
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Cheapest Available Ingham County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ingham County, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Woodward Way in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood priced from $437. 25 East in the East Lansing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ingham County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Way | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $437 |
| 25 East | 4BR/2BA - Top Floor | 4BR,2BA | $620 |
| Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC) | Abbot Manor | Two Bed | One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $675 |
| 745 Burcham Dr | 2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
| Victory East Lansing | 2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Meridian Stratford Place Senior 55+ Apartments | The Avon | 1BR,1BA | $713 |
| Woodbridge Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI
As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ingham County area is the $0.26 price per square foot 501 N Walnut St Model at 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Ingham County apartment is the 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 609 Bluff St | 609 Bluff St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Skyvue MI | 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.49 |
| 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Hannah Townhomes & Lofts | 4 Bed/4 Bath Townhome Corner | 4BR,4BA | $0.83 |
| Campus Village-E. Lansing | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.75 |
| 422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 25 East | 4BR/2BA - Top Floor | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Cedar Village Apartments | 2 bed, 1 bath for 3 people (rate per person) | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
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 $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ingham County?
The cheapest apartment in Ingham County is Woodward Way which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in Ingham County costs $1,255.
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 375 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 $447 which is $808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ingham County.
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