Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Area Lansing, MI from $400 (81 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

123 S Francis Ave

LansingMI48912

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Coolidge Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coolidge Arms

921 Coolidge RdLansing, MI 48912
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Riverwalk Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

232 S Clippert StLansing, MI 48912
Student Housing
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
Senior Living
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Midtown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

224 W Kalamazoo StLansing, MI 48933
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905 Coolidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

905 Coolidge

905 CoolidgeLansing, MI 48912
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319 E Hillsdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Apartments

927 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910
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532 Townsend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

532 Townsend St

532 Townsend StLansing, MI 48933
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Friendship Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

200 Friendship CirLansing, MI 48912
Senior Living
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Pacific Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Flatz

1401 E Kalamazoo StLansing, MI 48912
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Tamara Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamara Apartments

335 E Saint Joseph StLansing, MI 48933
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Reo Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Reo Lofts

1133-1137 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910

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Fairview Area, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairview Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairview Area 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 Fairview Area 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
Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC)Abbot Manor Apartments |Two Bedroom | Rent by t...2BR,1BA$725
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Pennsylvania Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$775
Cherry HillStudioStudio,1BA$850
Captain's Walk Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview Area, MI

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairview Area 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 Fairview Area apartment is the 3 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Willis Apartments starting at $1,213 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
Willis Apartments3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.09
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC)Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ...2BR,1BA$1.08
213 S Fairview Ave, Unit .5213 S Fairview Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Green Oaks Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
The Quarters East LansingB - 2x12BR,1BA$0.97
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Pennsylvania Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$1.11
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27

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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.

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 $875.

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 $1,682.

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 30 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 $670 which is $1,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairview Area.

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