Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lansing, IA from $400 (10 Rentals)

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Lansing, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lansing Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lansing, IA is a Studio unit found at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood priced from $452. LINTON VILLAGE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $477. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lansing apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collective on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$452
LINTON VILLAGE1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$477
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSEfficiency 1 BathStudio,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lansing, IA and Nearby

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lansing area is the $1.17 price per square foot Two Bedroom with basement Model at Valley View Townhomes in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Lansing apartment is the 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at Lawler School Lofts starting at $969 with a $0.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom with basement2BR,1BA$1.17
Lawler School Lofts3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$0.81
Field of Dreams2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
St. Vallerie Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
LINTON VILLAGE1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.51
Main Street Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.91
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1.30
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Collective on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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Getting Around Lansing, IA

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lansing Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lansing?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lansing is at Collective on 4th listed at $452.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lansing Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lansing Apartment is $474 at Collective on 4th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lansing Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lansing is starting from $571 at Collective on 4th.

What is the most affordable Lansing Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lansing Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Collective on 4th and starts from $665.

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