
Cheap Homes for Rent in Ingham County, MI from $700 (40 Rentals)
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1016 N Capitol Ave

917 Seymour Ave

551 Lexington Ave

754 Cawood St

1222 Parkview St

1023 N Walnut St

837 Tisdale Ave, Unit 837.5

319 W Saginaw St
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316 W Saginaw St

1911 Alpha St

801 N Capitol Ave

717 N Sycamore St

607 Seymour Ave

1109 W Washtenaw St, Unit 1

1206 McCullough St
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2387 Pine Tree Rd

323 W Saginaw St

213 S Homer St

718 Peachtree Pl

805 Comfort St

3132 Garland St

4701 Richmond St

923 N Sycamore St

332 Hungerford St

2609 Maplewood Ave

427 Seymour Ave

3515 Bergman Ave
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1305 Maryland Ave

4808 Ardmore Ave, Unit 2

230 S Pennsylvania Ave

219 N Magnolia Ave

805 Riverview Ave

3117 Holiday Dr

2112 S Pennsylvania Ave

301 S Francis Ave

338 W Saginaw St, Unit 36

910 Dakin St

1235 Glenn St
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Ingham County, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Ingham County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Ingham County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,223 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Ingham County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,654 | $800 | $3,700 |
Ingham County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,018 | $1,450 | $2,975 |
Ingham County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,375 | $2,375 | $2,375 |
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Cheapest Available Ingham County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ingham County, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at 25 East in the Eastfield neighborhood priced from $525. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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25 East | 4BR/2BA - Top Floor | 4BR,2BA | $525 |
Fred Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Bardaville Apartments | Small Unit | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Woodbridge Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
Carriage House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
745 Burcham Dr | 2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Victory East Lansing | 2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Holmes Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The "Wave" | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ingham County area is the $0.27 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 $625. The second greatest value Ingham County apartment is the 4x4.5 Townhome B Model at Hannah Lofts starting at $990 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Michigan State University 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. |
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501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
Hannah Lofts | 4x4.5 Townhome B | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.58 |
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
Campus Village-E. Lansing | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
Skyvue MI | 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down | 426 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down | 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.68 |
Block 36 | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath (for 2 people rate per person) | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ingham County
What type of rentals are currently available in Ingham County?
There are currently 765 Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI with pricing that ranges from $525 to $6,023. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ingham County ranging from $750 to $99,999.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ingham County?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ingham County ranges from $750 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,176.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ingham County?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ingham County range from $670 to $6,023, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $525.
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