Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (40 Rentals)

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property at 417 Liberty St

$750 - $875

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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417 Liberty St

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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Windemere Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windemere Apartments

2410-2414 W Willow StLansing, MI 48917
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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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property at 427 Seymour Ave

$895 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933
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Crestwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

2510 Wood StLansing, MI 48912
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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 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Flatz priced from $700. 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)Shiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston 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 Creston apartment is the The Grace 60% Model at Abigail Senior starting at $925 with a $0.89 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$0.27
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$0.89
Blakeview Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5731 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11
522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower522 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.16
Blue Spruce Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Creston, Lansing, MI

Ranked #46

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Michigan, including Lansing. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC) 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 $475 at Abigail Senior.

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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