Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $479 (40 Rentals)

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property at 2917 Harwick Dr
$895 - $1,095
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 6
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2917 Harwick Dr

LansingMI48917

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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3345 Bardaville DrLansing, MI 48906
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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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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3325 Bardaville DrLansing, MI 48906
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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906

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Newberry Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Apartments

106 Falls CtLansing, MI 48917
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Delta Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Park

526 Dornet DrLansing, MI 48917
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Circle West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Circle West

3224-3336 Joni's CirLansing, MI 48906
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Ferris Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

419 W Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48933
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property at 220 W Lapeer St
$850 - $1,100
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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220 W Lapeer St

LansingMI48933
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2917 Harwick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2917 Harwick

3006 Harwick DrLansing, MI 48917
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Waverly Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Gardens

425-429 N Waverly RdLansing, MI 48917
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Cheapest Available Northwestside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwestside area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Flatz priced from $700. Windemere Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $734. Here are the most affordable Northwestside apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Windemere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$734
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments | Studio | One BathStudio,1BA$750
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Captain's Walk Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Lansing Tower ApartmentsThe Capitol House1BR,1BA$900
Ivan Woods1 Bed 1 Bath ~ 515 Sq.Ft.1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestside, MI

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwestside 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 Northwestside apartment is the 422 W Saginaw St Model at 422 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 Northwestside 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
422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
706 W Saginaw St, Unit 2706 W Saginaw St3BR,1BA$1.08
Ferris Park TowersTwo Bedroom - One Balcony2BR,1BA$1.11
Abigail SeniorThe Malinda 60%1BR,1BA$1.27
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Delta Square Apartments - Lansing, MI1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
927 W Shiawassee St927 W Shiawassee St1BR,1BA$1.21
Windemere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwestside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwestside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwestside is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwestside?

The cheapest apartment in Northwestside is Walnut Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Northwestside costs $1,097.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwestside?

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 6 regular apartments in Northwestside 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 Northwestside?

Cheap apartments in Northwestside have an average cost of $125 which is $972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwestside.

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