Cheap Homes for Rent in Eastside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $700 (16 Rentals)

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property at 427 Seymour Ave

$850 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933

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property at 1007 Mahlon St

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 Mahlon St

LansingMI48906

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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 1 Bed unit found at Reside 517 LLC priced from $675. 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
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, MI

As of June 21, 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 in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 433 N Seymour St starting at $1,395 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. 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
433 N Seymour St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.12
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$1.08
Brentwood ApartmentsBrentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ...2BR,1BA$1.08
731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5731 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27
808 Vine St808 Vine St1BR,1BA$1.24

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Eastside, Lansing, MI

Ranked #38

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastside

What type of rentals are currently available in Eastside?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Eastside, MI with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,250. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastside ranging from $750 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Eastside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eastside ranges from $750 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,349.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Eastside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Eastside range from $1,400 to $3,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,630 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $660.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.