Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (24 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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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Capital Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Manor

515-524 S Chestnut StLansing, MI 48933
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319 E Hillsdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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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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Tamara Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamara Apartments

335 E Saint Joseph StLansing, MI 48933
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lansing area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Place Apartments priced from $750. Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lansing apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment LLC)Townsend Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871
Lansing Tower ApartmentsIoniaStudio,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lansing, MI

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lansing area is the $1.20 price per square foot The Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment Model at The Arbaugh in the in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,355. The second greatest value Downtown Lansing apartment is the Garden Model at Lansing City View Apartments starting at $1,474 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ArbaughThe Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.20
Lansing City View ApartmentsGarden2BR,2BA$1.48
711 N Chestnut St711 N Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.73
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Cherry Hill2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
1010 W Ionia St, Unit 1010 West Ionia1010 W Ionia St1BR,1BA$0.93
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27
504 W Lapeer St, Unit #D504 W Lapeer St1BR,1BA$1.49
718 W Ionia St, Unit #3718 W Ionia StStudio ,1BA$1.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lansing Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Lansing?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Lansing is at Ferris Park Towers listed at $871.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lansing Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lansing Apartment is $750 at Colonial Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lansing is starting from $844 at Capitol Park.

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