Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Area Lansing, MI from $400 (66 Rentals)
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Brentwood Apartments

811 Larned St, Unit 811 Larned Upper

811 Larned St
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Wilshire Apartments

Ferris Park Towers

917 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Upper

306 E Hillsdale St

Cherry Hill

522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower

Fountain Place Apartments

Woodmar Apartments

1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down

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Temple Lofts

1033 E Oakland Ave

230 S Holmes St

1001-1009 Fairway Ln

124 E Barnes Ave, Unit Main

City View Apartments - 501 (501 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI)

1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #1

200 Clifford St
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Lansing City View Apartments

825 S Washington Ave

Capitol View Apartments

322 E Hillsdale St

209 E Mt Hope Ave
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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 |
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Fairview Area Studio Apartments | $1,195 | $810 | $4,839 |
Fairview Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $750 | $9,556 |
Fairview Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $870 | $4,250 |
Fairview Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $670 | $6,900 |
Fairview Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $845 | $599 | $945 |
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There are currently 66 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 2 Beds unit found at Abbot Manor priced from $600. Wilshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Fairview Area apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Abbot Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $600 |
Wilshire Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Cherry Hill | A2 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview Area, MI
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairview Area area is the $0.72 price per square foot 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Fairview Area apartment is the 220 W Oakland Ave Model at 220 W Oakland Ave starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the North Lansing 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. |
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1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
220 W Oakland Ave | 220 W Oakland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
Campus Village-E. Lansing | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down | 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.68 |
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #1 | 1224 E Malcolm X St | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
124 E Barnes Ave, Unit Main | 124 E Barnes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
811 Larned St, Unit 811 Larned Upper | 811 Larned St | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Pacific Flatz | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower | 522 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Abbot Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairview Area, Lansing, MI
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Lansing, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Lansing. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Fairview Area Neighborhood in Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairview Area?
The cheapest apartment in Fairview Area is Wilshire Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Fairview Area costs $2,950.
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 19 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 $345 which is $2,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairview Area.
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