Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $800 (8 Rentals)

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933

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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 Capitol Park priced from $807. Cherry Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lansing apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Cherry HillStudioStudio,1BA$850
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lansing, MI

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lansing 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 Downtown Lansing apartment is the 422 W Saginaw St Model at 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower starting at $975 with a $0.72 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.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.27
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,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
706 W Saginaw St, Unit 1706 W Saginaw St3BR,1BA$1.17
507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor507 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.03
416 W Saginaw St, Unit 1st Floor416 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$1.11
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
1010 W Ionia St, Unit 1010 West Ionia1010 W Ionia St1BR,1BA$0.93
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lansing

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lansing?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $610 to $2,500. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lansing ranging from $895 to $1,790.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Lansing?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Lansing ranges from $895 to $1,790 with an average monthly rent of $1,236.

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