Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northtown Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (82 Rentals)

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602 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit #3

602 N Pennsylvania Ave
LansingMI48912

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Riverwalk Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

232 S Clippert StLansing, MI 48912
Student Housing
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Coolidge Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coolidge Arms

921 Coolidge RdLansing, MI 48912
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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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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

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

Capital Manor

515-524 S Chestnut StLansing, MI 48933
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Midtown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

224 W Kalamazoo 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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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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905 Coolidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

905 Coolidge

905 CoolidgeLansing, MI 48912
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Apartments

927 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910
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Northtown, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northtown area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at 829 E Shiawassee St 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 Northtown apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
829 E Shiawassee St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Holiday Drive Apartments3106 Holiday Drive | Studio Available starting ...Studio,1BA$750
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northtown, MI

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northtown 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 Northtown apartment is the 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 Model at Skyvue MI starting at $849 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.63
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
917 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Lower917 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
213 S Fairview Ave, Unit Lower213 S Fairview Ave2BR,1BA$1.07
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
1407 West Ottawa Street, Unit Unit 31407 West Ottawa Street1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team 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 the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northtown?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northtown?

The cheapest apartment in Northtown is 829 E Shiawassee St which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Northtown costs $1,728.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northtown?

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 25 regular apartments in Northtown 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 Northtown?

Cheap apartments in Northtown have an average cost of $387 which is $1,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northtown.

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