Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Michigan State University Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $800 (7 Rentals)

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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 Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes priced from $920. Cedar Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,035. Here are the most affordable Michigan State University apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
Cedar Creek ApartmentsCedar Flat1BR,1BA$1,035
Hannah Lofts4x4 Townhome A4BR,4BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan State University, MI

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Michigan State University area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome B Model at Hannah Lofts in the in the Forest View neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Michigan State University apartment is the The Varsity Model at College Towne Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.13 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 Lofts4x4.5 Townhome B4BR,4.5BA$0.63
College Towne ApartmentsThe Varsity3BR,3BA$1.13
Briarcliffe Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse Renovated W/D2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.03
The View on Collins ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2.37
Cedar Creek ApartmentsCedar Flat1BR,1BA$1.67
Elevation ApartmentsSnowbird1BR,1BA$2.56

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Getting Around the Michigan State University Neighborhood in Lansing, MI

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27 / 100

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Most errands require a car

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67 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

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 Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Michigan State University costs $1,550.

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 9 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 $607 which is $943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Michigan State University.

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