Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fairview Area Lansing, MI from $550 (16 Rentals)

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property at 312 Jones St
$550

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Base Rent$550

Total Monthly Price$550
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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312 Jones St

LansingMI48912
property at 220 W Lapeer St
$850 - $1,100
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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220 W Lapeer St

LansingMI48933

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property at 1018 N Pennsylvania Ave
$899
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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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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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 Walnut Flatz priced from $700. Pennsylvania Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Fairview Area apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Pennsylvania Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$775
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Highland ApartmentsHighland Apartments | The Glade | One Bed | One...1BR,1BA$800
Blakeview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview Area, MI

As of September 07, 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 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 Model at Skyvue MI starting at $805 with a $0.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.49
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
Campus Village-E. Lansing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.75
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 Bed | One Bath | Fir...2BR,1BA$1.08
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairview Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairview Area?

There are currently 273 Apartments for Rent in Fairview Area, MI with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,600. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairview Area ranging from $550 to $2,099.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairview Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairview Area ranges from $550 to $2,099 with an average monthly rent of $1,276.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairview Area?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairview Area range from $740 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $2,099. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $715.

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