
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Area Lansing, MI from $400 (83 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairview Area area of Lansing.


Shiawassee Apartments

501 N Walnut St, Unit 1, Unit 1

602 N Pennsylvania Ave

Reside 517 LLC

417 Liberty St

Green Oaks Apartments

3106 Holiday Apartments (Michael & Norma Coscarelli)

Blue Spruce Apartments

125 S Hosmer St
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Cherry Hill

Ferris Park Towers

Fountain Place Apartments

Woodmar Apartments

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

Total Monthly Price
333 Bingham St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1018 N Pennsylvania Ave

811 Larned St

Temple Lofts

Tammany Hills Apartments
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REO Town Apartments

Total Monthly Price
522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

845 S Washington Ave

1030 S Holmes St

835 S Washington Ave

Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC)

Marketplace

507 S Hosmer St

Avenue Flats

1007 Mahlon St
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MadGrey Apartments

Wilshire Apartments (Wilshire 23 LLC)

1828 Davis Ave

Capitol View Apartments

Provident Place

City View Apartments - 501 (501 S. Capitol, LLC)

Metro Place Apartments

The Porter Senior Apartments

Coolidge Arms

Riverfront Towers
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905 Coolidge

319 E Hillsdale

Walnut Flatz

Washington Apartments

821 E Shiawassee St

Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment LLC)

Pennsylvania Flatz

Friendship Manor

Seymour Manor Apartments

Pacific Flatz
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Fairview Area, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairview Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Area Studio Apartments | $1,283 | $625 | $3,249 |
| Fairview Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $625 | $2,899 |
| Fairview Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $580 | $4,250 |
| Fairview Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $730 | $4,600 |
| Fairview Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $882 | $599 | $1,035 |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairview Area Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Fairview Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairview Area area of Lansing, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC) priced from $599. Reside 517 LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Fairview Area apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC) | Abbot Manor - Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $599 |
| Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 821 E Shiawassee St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Pennsylvania Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Timber Lake | Canopy | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Cherry Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $871 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview Area, MI
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairview Area 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 Fairview Area apartment is the 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 Model at Skyvue MI starting at $875 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairview Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| Skyvue MI | 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
| Campus Village-E. Lansing | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC) | Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Green Oaks Apartments | 2 BR / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Quarters East Lansing | B - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower | 522 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Blue Spruce Apartments | 2 BR / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Pennsylvania Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairview Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairview Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairview Area is under $871.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairview Area?
The cheapest apartment in Fairview Area is Reside 517 LLC which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Fairview Area costs $1,677.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairview Area?
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 54 regular apartments in Fairview Area 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 Fairview Area?
Cheap apartments in Fairview Area have an average cost of $614 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairview Area.
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