
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Moores River Drive Area Lansing, MI from $500 (59 Rentals)
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3319 Jewell Ave

Colonial Place Apartments

Reside 3031

Shiawassee Apartments

810 W Genesee St

The "Wave"

1615 Herbert St, Unit Upper Unit

Capitol Park

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124 E Barnes Ave
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Lansing Tower Apartments

The Grove @ Grove Park

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The Porter Senior Apartments

Del Marr Apartments
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South Reo Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

Maplewood Manor Apartments

Cavanaugh West

Somerset Apartments

Sandhurst

Colonial Woods

307 N Walnut St

Riverfront Towers
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Capital Manor

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Pine Street Apartments

Walnut Flatz

Simken Flatz

319 E Hillsdale

Hiland Flatz

Philip C. Dean Apartments

Washington Apartments

532 Townsend St
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Delta Park

Cavanaugh Flatz

927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12

Seymour Manor Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

Lansing Park Terrace

Reo Lofts

Tamara Apartments

917 Seymour Ave

Baltic Flatz
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Moores River Drive Area, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Moores River Drive Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moores River Drive Area Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $725 | $1,295 |
| Moores River Drive Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $595 | $1,725 |
| Moores River Drive Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $750 | $2,214 |
| Moores River Drive Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,200 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Moores River Drive Area Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Reside 3031 | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | Shiawassee Apartments - Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hiland Flatz | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| Westbay Club Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moores River Drive Area, MI
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Moores River Drive Area 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 Moores River Drive Area apartment is the 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St starting at $1,400 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Moores River Drive Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 609 Bluff St | 609 Bluff St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Cambridge Manor | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 224 Crest St, Unit 2 | 224 Crest St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Riverview Estates | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Hiland Flatz | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Cavanaugh Flatz | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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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 $845.
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 $1,278.
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 9 regular apartments in Moores River Drive Area 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 Moores River Drive Area?
Cheap apartments in Moores River Drive Area have an average cost of $174 which is $1,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Moores River Drive Area.
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