Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Moores River Drive Area Lansing, MI from $500 (71 Rentals)

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517 W Shiawassee St
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517 W Shiawassee St

517 W Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48933
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Del Marr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Marr Apartments

2934 Mersey LnLansing, MI 48911
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916 W Ottawa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

916 W Ottawa StLansing, MI 48915
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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1401 W Holmes RdLansing, MI 48910
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Sandhurst
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandhurst

3811 Sandhurst DrLansing, MI 48911
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Colonial Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Woods

2001 W Mount Hope AveLansing, MI 48910
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Capital Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Manor

515-524 S Chestnut StLansing, MI 48933
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319 E Hillsdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Simken Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Simken Flatz

3501 Simken DrLansing, MI 48910

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Hiland Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hiland Flatz

2901 Mersey LnLansing, MI 48911
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Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Apartments

927 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910
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Baltic Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baltic Flatz

927-1001 W Cavanaugh RdLansing, MI 48910
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Holmes Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holmes Flatz

2222 W Holmes RdLansing, MI 48911
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Cavanaugh Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavanaugh Flatz

911 W Cavanaugh RdLansing, MI 48910

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Moores River Drive Area, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Moores River Drive Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Moores River Drive Area area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Flatz priced from $700. Reside 3031 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Moores River Drive Area apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)Shiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Holmes Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$755
Delta Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moores River Drive Area, MI

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Moores River Drive Area 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 Moores River Drive Area apartment is the Shiawassee Model at Lansing Tower Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Moores River Drive Area 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
Lansing Tower ApartmentsShiawassee2BR,2BA$0.96
Cambridge ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
517 W Shiawassee St517 W Shiawassee St2BR,1.5BA$0.80
The "Wave"Two Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.08
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Holmes Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Moores River Drive Area, Lansing, MI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lansing. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Moores River Drive Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Moores River Drive Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Moores River Drive Area is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Moores River Drive Area?

The cheapest apartment in Moores River Drive Area is Walnut Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Moores River Drive Area costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Moores River Drive Area?

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 51 regular apartments in Moores River Drive Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.