
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Area Lansing, MI from $400 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Creston Area area of Lansing.


Shiawassee Apartments

Reside 517 LLC

Colonial Place Apartments

Windemere Apartments

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MadGrey Apartments

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213 S Fairview Ave, Unit .5

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820 N Pennsylvania Ave

1010 N Pine St, Unit B

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Creston Area, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Creston Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Area Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $625 | $1,751 |
| Creston Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $700 | $2,395 |
| Creston Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $479 | $4,250 |
| Creston Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,200 | $3,695 |
| Creston Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $978 | $805 | $1,155 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Creston Area Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Creston Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creston Area area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $479. Reside 517 LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Creston Area apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Senior | The Gertrude 30% | 2BR,1BA | $479 |
| Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Windemere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $734 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | Shiawassee Apartments - Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| Westbay Club Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| Lansing Tower Apartments | Ionia | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston Area, MI
As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston Area area is the $0.82 price per square foot 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Creston Area apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Kimberly House Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creston Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 Bluff St | 609 Bluff St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Kimberly House Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Abigail Senior | The Bertha 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 435 N Pine St, Unit 2 | 435 N Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The "Wave" | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC) | Two Bed | One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 213 S Fairview Ave, Unit .5 | 213 S Fairview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Green Oaks Apartments | 2 BR / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creston Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Creston Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Creston Area is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creston Area?
The cheapest apartment in Creston Area is Reside 517 LLC which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Creston Area costs $1,382.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Creston Area?
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 14 regular apartments in Creston Area 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 Creston Area?
Cheap apartments in Creston Area have an average cost of $436 which is $946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston Area.
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