Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $479 (68 Rentals)

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1018 N Pennsylvania Ave

LansingMI48906
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2935 N East St
$1,100 - $1,300

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2935 N East St

2935 N East StLansing, MI 48906
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Coolidge Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coolidge Arms

921 Coolidge RdLansing, MI 48912
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

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

Walnut Flatz

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

905 Coolidge

905 CoolidgeLansing, MI 48912
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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Friendship Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

200 Friendship CirLansing, MI 48912
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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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Blakeview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blakeview Apartments

1110 Blake AveLansing, MI 48912
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$850 - $1,100
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220 W Lapeer St

LansingMI48933
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Prudden Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prudden Place

620 May StLansing, MI 48906
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Eastside, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $479. Walnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR, 1BA$479
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$700
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments | Studio | One BathStudio, 1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$775
Highland ApartmentsHighland Apartments | The Glade | One Bed | One...1BR, 1BA$800
Blakeview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$850
Walden Woods (Walden Caddis, LLC)One Bed (Non-Renovated) | One Bath1BR, 1BA$850
Captain's Walk Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, MI

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $0.26 price per square foot 501 N Walnut St Model at 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down in the North Lansing neighborhood starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR, 1BA$0.26
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR, 1BA$0.78
422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down422 W Saginaw St2BR, 1BA$0.72
706 W Saginaw St, Unit 2706 W Saginaw St3BR, 1BA$1.08
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.91
2935 N East St2935 N East St1BR, 1BA$1.11
820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 4820 N Pennsylvania Ave2BR, 1BA$1.13
Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC)Brentwood Apartments | Two Bed | One Bath | Fir...2BR, 1BA$1.08
Crestwood Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.17
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastside?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?

The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Walnut Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $1,270.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside?

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 28 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside?

Cheap apartments in Eastside have an average cost of $303 which is $967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.

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