Cheap Homes for Rent in Genesee Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $700 (6 Rentals)

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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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Cheapest Available Genesee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesee area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Flatz priced from $700. 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Genesee apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)Shiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee, MI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genesee 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 Genesee apartment is the 424 W Saginaw St Model at 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down starting at $975 with a $0.72 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$0.26
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
433 N Seymour St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.12
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$1.08
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5731 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper422 W Saginaw St1BR,1BA$1.08
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
1407 West Ottawa Street, Unit 31407 West Ottawa Street1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Genesee

What type of rentals are currently available in Genesee?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Genesee, MI with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,421. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Genesee ranging from $775 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 $775 to $1,955 with an average monthly rent of $1,312.

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