
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (47 Rentals)
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501 N Walnut St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Colonial Place Apartments

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718 W Ionia St, Unit #3, Unit #3

Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)

417 Liberty St

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624 W Lapeer St

1443.5 Roselawn Ave

1443 Roselawn Ave
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Capitol Park

Cherry Hill

Ferris Park Towers

Fountain Place Apartments

Temple Lofts

REO Town Apartments

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731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5, Unit 731.5

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522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

845 S Washington Ave
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Lansing Tower Apartments

835 S Washington Ave

The Porter Senior Apartments

Executive House Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

Riverfront Towers

Capital Manor

Pine Street Apartments

Walnut Flatz
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319 E Hillsdale

Chestnut Flatz

Washington Apartments

Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment LLC)

927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12

Seymour Manor Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

Tamara Apartments

917 Seymour Ave
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1016 N Capitol Ave

Capitol Commons Seniors Apartments

Capitol Commons Apartments and Townhomes

220 W Lapeer St

427 Seymour Ave

Ionia Street Apartments

REO Gateway

316 W Saginaw St

915 Loa St
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801 N Capitol Ave

323 W Saginaw St
Genesee, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Genesee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Studio Apartments | $1,060 | $725 | $1,425 |
| Genesee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $625 | $1,761 |
| Genesee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $475 | $2,485 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Genesee Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Genesee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesee area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $475. Walnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Genesee apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Senior | The Gertrude 30% | 2BR,1BA | $475 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment LLC) | Townsend Apartments - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC) | Shiawassee Apartments - Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Cherry Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee, MI
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genesee 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 Genesee apartment is the The Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment Model at The Arbaugh starting at $1,355 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Genesee 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 |
| The Arbaugh | The Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5 | 731 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower | 522 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Abigail Senior | The Cecilia 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Genesee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Genesee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Genesee is at Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC) listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Genesee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Genesee Apartment is $700 at Walnut Flatz.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Genesee Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Genesee is starting from $475 at Abigail Senior.
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