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917 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48906

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property at 427 Seymour Ave

427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933
property at 220 W Lapeer St

220 W Lapeer St

LansingMI48933

Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lansing, MI

Pricing Updated: 10/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lansing, MI area range in price from $451 to $6,700 with an overall median price of $1,912. The three Lansing neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greencroft Park at $750, Groesbeck Area at $499, and Colonial Village at $630. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lansing Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greencroft Park$1,260$75096
Groesbeck Area$1,267$499163
Colonial Village$1,300$63080
Old Everett$1,300$9008
Averill Woods$1,375$79511
Lewton Rich$1,395$75070
Riverview Estates$1,422$77527
Scottsdale$1,422$77575
River Forest$1,455$45182
Eastfield$1,480$540162

Cheapest Available Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Bardaville Apartments in the Knollwood-Willow neighborhood priced from $675. Fred Apartments in the Colonial Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lansing apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Fred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$690
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
745 Burcham Dr2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750
Victory East Lansing2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive2BR,1BA$750
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
The "Wave"One Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Capitol Village - Lansing, MIRegencyStudio,1BA$799
Aspen Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lansing, MI

As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lansing area is the $0.83 price per square foot The Sycamore Model at 6301 Frank N Dot Ct in the in the Delta Township neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Lansing apartment is the 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 Model at Skyvue MI starting at $875 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6301 Frank N Dot CtThe Sycamore2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.65
The Village at Chandler Crossings4 BED 4 BATH - EMERALD4BR,4BA$0.41
Block 364x44BR,4BA$0.42
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
Treehouse South Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath3BR,2BA$0.88
Treehouse North Apartments2 bedrm2BR,1BA$0.82
The Club at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR,2BA$0.95
Glenwood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.86
The Quarters East LansingB - 2x12BR,1BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lansing

What type of rentals are currently available in Lansing?

There are currently 691 Apartments for Rent in Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $451 to $6,700. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lansing ranging from $700 to $99,999.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lansing ranges from $700 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,663.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lansing?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lansing range from $665 to $3,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $540.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Phoenix has long been one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States. When I think about how much I’ve seen it change over the years, it’s no wonder so many young professionals flock to the area every year.

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Kansas Citys Major Employers & the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.