Cheap Homes for Rent in Genesee Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $800 (8 Rentals)

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$475
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment LLC)Townsend Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee, MI

As of April 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.27
The ArbaughThe Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.20
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5731 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11
522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower522 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.16
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Abigail SeniorThe Cecilia 60%1BR,1BA$1.23
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Genesee

What type of rentals are currently available in Genesee?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Genesee, MI with pricing that ranges from $475 to $2,485. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Genesee ranging from $800 to $1,955.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Genesee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Genesee ranges from $800 to $1,955 with an average monthly rent of $1,222.

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