Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Michigan State University Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $600 (9 Rentals)

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2115-2125 Provincial House DrLansing, MI 48910
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Cheapest Available Michigan State University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Michigan State University area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at College Park Apartments priced from $700. Trappers Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $901. Here are the most affordable Michigan State University apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Trappers Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom Cape Cod1BR,1BA$901
Tammany Hills Apartments1 Bedroom Garden Floor1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan State University, MI

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Michigan State University area is the $0.65 price per square foot 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Deluxe Model at Hannah Townhomes & Lofts in the in the Michigan State University neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Michigan State University apartment is the The Varsity Model at College Towne Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Forest View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Michigan State University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hannah Townhomes & Lofts4 Bed/4.5 Bath Townhome Deluxe4BR,4.5BA$0.65
College Towne ApartmentsThe Varsity3BR,3BA$1.17
Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Oakbrook Townhomes2 Bed TH2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Woodland Lakes ApartmentsB2BR,2BA$1.38
Briarcliffe Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Okemos Station Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Tammany Hills Apartments1 Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$1.47
Trappers Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom Cape Cod1BR,1BA$1.44
College Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Michigan State University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Michigan State University?

The cheapest apartment in Michigan State University is College Park Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Michigan State University costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Michigan State University?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Michigan State University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Michigan State University?

Cheap apartments in Michigan State University have an average cost of $307 which is $1,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Michigan State University.

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