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

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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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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

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

Windemere Apartments

2410-2414 W Willow StLansing, MI 48917
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Skyline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Apartments

4221 N Grand River AveLansing, 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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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Blakeview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blakeview Apartments

1110 Blake AveLansing, MI 48912
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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 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $475. Shiawassee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Creston apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$475
Shiawassee Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$699
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$765
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Blakeview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, MI

As of January 10, 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 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down starting at $1,150 with a $0.72 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
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down426 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1820 N Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Abigail SeniorThe Phebe 60%1BR,1BA$1.06
Shiawassee Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.93
818 Vine St, Unit 3818 Vine St1BR,1BA$1.15
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07

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

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Creston, Lansing, MI

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

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3.5
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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 a cheap apartment in Creston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Creston is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creston?

The cheapest apartment in Creston is 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Creston costs $2,307.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Creston?

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 6 regular apartments in Creston 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?

Cheap apartments in Creston have an average cost of $217 which is $2,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creston.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!