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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lansing, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lansing, MI area range in price from $499 to $4,250 with an overall median price of $1,487. The three Lansing neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greencroft Park at $775, Old Everett at $900, and Colonial Village at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lansing Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greencroft Park$1,300$77597
Old Everett$1,300$9009
Colonial Village$1,325$67583
Averill Woods$1,362$7959
Moores Park$1,375$625104
Moores River Drive Area$1,375$62588
Quentin Park$1,375$625103
Riverside$1,375$625104
Westside$1,375$62558
Lewton Rich$1,385$77571

Cheapest Available Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lansing, 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 Lansing apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
25 East4BR/2BA - Top Floor4BR,2BA$525
Fred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$690
Baltic Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Capitol Village - Lansing, MIRegencyStudio,1BA$749
745 Burcham Dr2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750
Victory East Lansing2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lansing, MI

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lansing 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 Lansing apartment is the 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. 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.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.27
609 Bluff St609 Bluff St3BR,1BA$0.82
220 W Oakland Ave220 W Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down426 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.68
Block 364x44BR,4BA$0.42
The Village at Chandler Crossings4 BED 4 BATH - EMERALD4BR,4BA$0.41

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Lansing Overview

Apartments in Lansing, MI are numerous and unique. You’ll get the best of both worlds by living in Lansing. Grand Rapids is only a short drive away if you want more city life. If you end up needing a break from the crowds, all you have to do is head north.

Why live in Lansing, MI?

Lansing, MI has plenty going for it. North of the city, there are virtually unlimited opportunities to get away from the big city when you need a retreat. There are plenty of rivers, lakes, trails and forests at your disposal. You’ll find that the city is perfectly situated in the US to give you the full experience of all four seasons. The Grand River near the city offers both scenic and recreational opportunities. Museums, theaters and a zoo can be found within the city, giving you plenty to do on your days off. It is a great place to locate an apartment and settle down.

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Getting Around Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lansing Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lansing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lansing is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lansing?

The cheapest apartment in Lansing is Bardaville Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Lansing costs $1,487.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lansing?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 346 regular apartments in Lansing that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lansing?

Cheap apartments in Lansing have an average cost of $234 which is $1,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lansing.

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