Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $479 (41 Rentals)

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$899
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1018 N Pennsylvania Ave

LansingMI48906
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916 W Ottawa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

916 W Ottawa StLansing, MI 48915
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906

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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Ferris Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

419 W Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48933
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Blakeview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blakeview Apartments

1110 Blake AveLansing, MI 48912
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$850 - $1,100
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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220 W Lapeer St

LansingMI48933
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2917 Harwick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2917 Harwick

3006 Harwick DrLansing, MI 48917

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Creston, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Creston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creston area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $479. Walnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$479
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Windemere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$734
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments | Studio | One BathStudio,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Blakeview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Captain's Walk Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston 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 apartment is the 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creston 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
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
706 W Saginaw St, Unit 2706 W Saginaw St3BR,1BA$1.08
2935 N East St2935 N East St1BR,1BA$1.11
820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 4820 N Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Crestwood Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
814 Vine St814 Vine St1BR,1BA$1.18
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Creston, Lansing, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Creston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Creston is at Shiawassee Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Creston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Creston Apartment is $700 at Walnut Flatz.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Creston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Creston is starting from $479 at Abigail Senior.

What is the most affordable Creston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Creston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lansing Tower Apartments and starts from $1,915.

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