Cheap Homes for Rent in Ingham County, MI from $700 (37 Rentals)

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property at 427 Seymour Ave

$850 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933

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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

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1007 Mahlon St

LansingMI48906
property at 128 Whitehills Dr

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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128 Whitehills Dr, Unit 3

128 Whitehills Dr
East LansingMI48823

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property at 318 N Francis Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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318 N Francis Ave

LansingMI48912
property at 1206 Leslie St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 24

1206 Leslie St

LansingMI48912
property at 910 Dakin St

$1,295

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$1,295
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$1,295

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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910 Dakin St

LansingMI48912
property at 414 Allen St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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414 Allen St

LansingMI48912

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Cheapest Available Ingham County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ingham County, MI is a Studio unit found at MLK Flatz in the Colonial Village neighborhood priced from $660. Reside 517 LLC in the North Lansing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ingham County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MLK FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$660
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
College Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$715
Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC)Abbot Manor Apartments |Two Bedroom | Rent by t...2BR,1BA$725
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI

As of June 23, 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 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Model at Hannah Townhomes & Lofts starting at $1,045 with a $0.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
Hannah Townhomes & Lofts4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome4BR,4BA$0.62
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.63
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Glenwood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.82
Cedar Village Apartments2 bed, 1 bath for 3 people (rate per person)2BR,1BA$0.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Ingham County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ingham County?

There are currently 748 Apartments for Rent in Ingham County, MI with pricing that ranges from $580 to $4,600. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ingham County ranging from $750 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 $750 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,336.

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 $740 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $620.

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