
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lansing, IL from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Bernice Homes

17754 Rosewood Dr

Lansing South Apartments

Hickory Oaks Apartments

Riverwood Apartment Homes

3020 178th St

Lansing Crossing, LLC
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PIMA LANSING LLC

18361 Glen Oak Ave

17701 Park Blvd

3060 Bernice Ave

18335 Sherman St

600 Northgate Dr

American Heartland Homes

Ginger Ridge Apartments
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8 Waltham St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

430 Keilman St

Douglas Pointe Apartments

Barberry Apartments

219 Fernwood St

Hollywood Manor Townhomes

Sandridge Apartments

2511 Terrace Ave
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19719 Terrace Ave

136 Matteson St

Southmoor Apartments

Lawndale Apartments

Saxony Town Homes

1131 Ridge Rd

Golden Manor

Bellerose Gardens Apartments
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308 Elizabeth Street Calumet City, IL 60409

331 157th St

511-511 169th St

1601 Downs Dr

827 194th St

8750 Harrison Ave, Unit 213, Unit 213

20169 Ash Ln

317 Memorial Dr
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15226 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lansing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $849 | $1,315 |
| Cheap Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $1,020 | $2,105 |
| Cheap Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $883 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Lansing Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lansing, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ginger Ridge Apartments in the North River neighborhood priced from $900. Douglas Pointe Apartments in the Roxana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lansing apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Ridge Apartments | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Douglas Pointe Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Hollywood Manor Townhomes | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Bernice Homes | Two Bedroom home | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lansing, IL
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lansing area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2BD/1BA Model at Hollywood Manor Townhomes in the in the Bernice neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Lansing apartment is the 8 Waltham St Model at 8 Waltham St, Unit 1R starting at $975 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Bernice neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Manor Townhomes | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 8 Waltham St, Unit 1R | 8 Waltham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Bernice Homes | Two Bedroom home | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Douglas Pointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Ginger Ridge Apartments | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lansing Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lansing Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lansing Apartment is $900 at Ginger Ridge Apartments.
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 $1,087 at Ginger Ridge Apartments.
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