Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Area Lansing, MI from $500 (29 Rentals)

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Creston Area, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Creston Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creston Area area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Reside 517 LLC priced from $675. Holiday Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Creston Area apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Holiday Drive Apartments3106 Holiday Drive | Studio Available starting ...Studio,1BA$750
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Westbay Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$845
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston Area, MI

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston Area area is the $0.26 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 $595. The second greatest value Creston Area apartment is the 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 Model at Skyvue MI starting at $849 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creston Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.63
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$1.08
The "Wave"Two Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.08
Brentwood ApartmentsBrentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ...2BR,1BA$1.08
213 S Fairview Ave, Unit Lower213 S Fairview Ave2BR,1BA$1.07
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Green Oaks Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5731 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Creston Area, Lansing, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $871.

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 $675, while the average apartment in Creston Area costs $1,741.

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 12 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 $548 which is $1,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston Area.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.