
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Lansing area of Lansing.


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1407 West Ottawa Street, Unit 3

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1114 Seymour Ave

Shiawassee Apartments

Abigail Senior

Reside 517 LLC

602 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit #3

Colonial Place Apartments

Green Oaks Apartments

Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)
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3106 Holiday Apartments (Michael & Norma Coscarelli)

Blue Spruce Apartments

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2505 Woodruff Ave, Unit 6

129 S Hosmer St

Capitol Park

Cherry Hill

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422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper

Ferris Park Towers

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808 Vine St

Woodmar Apartments
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Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

1018 N Pennsylvania Ave

Temple Lofts

Lansing Tower Apartments

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731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5

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529 W Ionia St, Unit #3

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424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC)

Andrea Hills Apartments

Kimberly House Apartments
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The Porter Senior Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

Executive House Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

Riverfront Towers

Capital Manor

Midtown Apartments

Pine Street Apartments

Walnut Flatz

Chestnut Flatz
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319 E Hillsdale

Windemere Apartments

Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment LLC)

927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12

821 E Shiawassee St

Seymour Manor Apartments

Pacific Flatz

Ferris Park Apartments

1023 N Walnut St

1021 N Walnut St
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North Lansing, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Lansing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lansing Studio Apartments | $1,072 | $625 | $1,752 |
| North Lansing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $595 | $2,395 |
| North Lansing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $775 | $4,250 |
| North Lansing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $1,560 | $3,695 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available North Lansing Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lansing area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Reside 517 LLC priced from $675. Walnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable North Lansing apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC) | Shiawassee Apartments - Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 3106 Holiday Apartments (Michael & Norma Coscarelli) | 3106 Holiday Drive | Studio Available starting ... | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lansing, MI
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Lansing 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 North Lansing apartment is the 424 W Saginaw St Model at 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down starting at $975 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lansing 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 |
| 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| Kimberly House Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Abigail Senior | The Grace 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC) | Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Colonial Place Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper | 422 W Saginaw St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1407 West Ottawa Street, Unit 3 | 1407 West Ottawa Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Lansing. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lansing Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Lansing?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Lansing is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lansing?
The cheapest apartment in North Lansing is Reside 517 LLC which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in North Lansing costs $2,807.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Lansing?
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 10 regular apartments in North Lansing 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 North Lansing?
Cheap apartments in North Lansing have an average cost of $107 which is $2,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lansing.
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