Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northtown Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (75 Rentals)

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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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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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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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Shiawassee Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiawassee Apartments

906 E Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48912
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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 Abigail Senior priced from $585. Reside 517 LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Northtown apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Barbara 40%1BR,1BA$585
Reside 517 LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Chestnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northtown, MI

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northtown 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 Northtown 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 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$0.27
609 Bluff St609 Bluff St3BR,1BA$0.82
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.65
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down426 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.68
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #11224 E Malcolm X St1BR,1BA$0.83

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northtown, Lansing, MI

Ranked #7

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Northtown Neighborhood in Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northtown?

The cheapest apartment in Northtown is Abigail Senior which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in Northtown costs $1,480.

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 19 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 $374 which is $1,106 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northtown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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