Cheap Homes for Rent in Ingham County, MI from $700 (28 Rentals)

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property at 1007 Mahlon St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1007 Mahlon St

LansingMI48906
property at 508 N Foster Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

508 N Foster Ave

LansingMI48912

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property at 1828 Davis Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1828 Davis Ave

LansingMI48910

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property at 126 Vevay Dr S

$1,219

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$1,219

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 25

126 Vevay Dr S

MasonMI48854
property at 910 Dakin St

$1,295

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$1,295

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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910 Dakin St

LansingMI48912

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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. Abbot Manor in the Square One neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. 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
Abbot ManorAbbot Manor - Four Bedroom4BR,2BA$599
Chestnut FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$625
Fred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Baltic Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
College Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ingham County area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Model at Hannah Townhomes & Lofts in the in the Michigan State University neighborhood starting from $1,060. The second greatest value Ingham County apartment is the 220 W Oakland Ave Model at 220 W Oakland Ave starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 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 Townhome4BR,4BA$0.63
220 W Oakland Ave220 W Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.65
Cambridge ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Block 364x44BR,4BA$0.41
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$0.89
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
The Quarters East LansingB - 2x12BR,1BA$0.87
Chestnut FlatzStudioStudio ,1BA$0.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Ingham County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ingham County?

There are currently 762 Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI with pricing that ranges from $475 to $4,600. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ingham County ranging from $790 to $5,000.

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 $790 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,959.

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 $730 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.

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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.