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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lansing, MI

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lansing, MI area range in price from $525 to $9,529 with an overall median price of $1,793. The three Lansing neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Creston Area at $850, Lansing Eaton at $807, and Churchill Downs at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lansing Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Creston Area$990$8502
Lansing Eaton$1,025$8075
Churchill Downs$1,350$77538
Wexford Heights$1,350$80028
Coachlight$1,375$69038
Colonial Village$1,385$67550
Lewton Rich$1,397$75061
Moores River Drive Area$1,397$75068
Edgemont Park$1,400$75054
Genesee$1,400$80742

Cheapest Available Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior in the North Lansing neighborhood priced from $533. MLK Flatz in the Colonial Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lansing apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$533
MLK FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$600
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Fred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Baltic Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
745 Burcham Dr2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750
Victory East Lansing2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750
Holmes Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
The "Wave"One Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lansing, MI

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lansing area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome B Model at Hannah Lofts in the in the Forest View neighborhood starting from $1,075. 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.
Hannah Lofts4x4.5 Townhome B4BR,4.5BA$0.63
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
Campus Village-E. Lansing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.63
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$0.70
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.68
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #11224 E Malcolm X St1BR,1BA$0.83

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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 $775.

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 $1,793.

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 436 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 $325 which is $1,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lansing.

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