Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (47 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Eastside area of Lansing.

Brentwood Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

Ferris Park Towers

1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up

Andrea Hills Apartments
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Woodmar Apartments

Lansing Tower

Temple Lofts

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

1033 E Oakland Ave, Unit B

422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower

424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down

507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor

1001-1009 Fairway Ln
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1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down

416 W Saginaw St, Unit 1st Floor

319 N Sycamore St, Unit 319 #2

Timber Lake

Highland Apartments

Stonehedge
Eastside, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,098 | $525 | $1,794 |
Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $625 | $2,350 |
Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $850 | $4,250 |
Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $1,200 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Brentwood Apartments priced from $750. Wilshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brentwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Wilshire Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Chestnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Reside 517 LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, MI
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside 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 Eastside apartment is the 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
609 Bluff St | 609 Bluff St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
220 W Oakland Ave | 220 W Oakland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down | 426 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
Abigail Senior | The Ruth 60% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down | 1425 Knollwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor | 507 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Getting Around the Eastside Neighborhood in Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
16 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 Brentwood Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $2,950.
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 12 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 $167 which is $2,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.
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