Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $800 (4 Rentals)

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lansing, MI

As of April 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 Shiawassee Model at Lansing Tower Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $0.96 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
Lansing Tower ApartmentsShiawassee2BR,2BA$0.96
517 W Shiawassee St517 W Shiawassee St2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower522 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.16
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27
624 W Lapeer St624 W Lapeer St1BR,1BA$1.44
718 W Ionia St, Unit #3718 W Ionia StStudio ,1BA$1.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lansing

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lansing?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $625 to $2,485. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lansing ranging from $850 to $1,955.

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 $850 to $1,955 with an average monthly rent of $1,243.

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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