Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Battenfield Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $600 (44 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1933 Hoyt Ave

LansingMI48910

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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1401 W Holmes RdLansing, MI 48910
Senior Living
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MLK Flatz
Studio Apartments

MLK Flatz

4620 S Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLansing, MI 48910
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Jolly Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jolly Flatz

645 E Jolly RdLansing, MI 48910
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Atlantic Flatz
1 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantic Flatz

909 E Jolly RdLansing, MI 48910

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Fred Louisa Flatz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fred Louisa Flatz

814 Louisa StLansing, MI 48911
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Pinewood Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Club Apartments

2115-2125 Provincial House DrLansing, MI 48910
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Cavanaugh Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavanaugh Flatz

911 W Cavanaugh RdLansing, MI 48910
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Baltic Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baltic Flatz

927-1001 W Cavanaugh RdLansing, MI 48910

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JUNIPER SQUARE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

JUNIPER SQUARE

5723-5811 Richwood StLansing, MI 48911
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Silver Stone Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Stone Townhomes

5505 S Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLansing, MI 48911
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Lansing 74 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lansing 74 Apartments

5530 Kaynorth RdLansing, MI 48911
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Everett Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Everett Apartments

3518 Davidson DrLansing, MI 48910
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Regency Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Townhomes

1001-1003 Vincent CtLansing, MI 48910
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Oakbrook Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Townhomes

4900-5020 Oakbrook DrLansing, MI 48910
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East Battenfield, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Battenfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Battenfield area of Lansing, MI is a Studio unit found at Fred Flatz priced from $675. MLK Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable East Battenfield apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fred FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$675
MLK FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$675
Fred Louisa Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$715
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Southtree Apartments (Southtree LLC)Southtree Apartments - One Bedroom (Beechfield ...1BR,1BA$750
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$770
WillowoodSTUDIO | 1 BATHStudio,1BA$783
910 E. Jolly Rd. #1-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$795
Kendon Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Battenfield, MI

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Battenfield area is the $1.17 price per square foot The Varsity Model at College Towne Apartments in the in the Forest View neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value East Battenfield apartment is the B1 Model at Woodland Lakes Apartments starting at $1,523 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Battenfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Battenfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Towne ApartmentsThe Varsity3BR,3BA$1.17
Woodland Lakes ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.38
Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.33
900 West Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.38
JUNIPER SQUARE2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Fred Louisa Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Kendon Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.10
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Lansing, MI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, 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 East Battenfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Battenfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Battenfield is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Battenfield?

The cheapest apartment in East Battenfield is Fred Louisa Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Battenfield costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Battenfield?

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 16 regular apartments in East Battenfield 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 East Battenfield?

Cheap apartments in East Battenfield have an average cost of $166 which is $1,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Battenfield.

Expert Rental Resources

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