
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (31 Rentals)
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1407 West Ottawa Street, Unit 3

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1114 Seymour Ave

Abigail Senior

Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)

1443 Roselawn Ave

Capitol Park
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422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper

Ivan Woods

Ferris Park Towers

Village Green of Lansing Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

Bardaville Apartments
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Chestnut Flatz

Walnut Flatz

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Delta Park

927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12
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Ferris Park Apartments

1023 N Walnut St

1021 N Walnut St

917 Seymour Ave

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1016 N Capitol Ave

220 W Lapeer St

427 Seymour Ave
Northwestside, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwestside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestside Studio Apartments | $976 | $625 | $1,260 |
| Northwestside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,032 | $595 | $1,370 |
| Northwestside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $750 | $1,675 |
| Northwestside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $1,260 | $1,549 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwestside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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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. 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Northwestside apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Captain's Walk Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| Village Green of Lansing Apartments | A1BS2 A1BS2d-1.1 II | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Plumtree Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestside, MI
As of June 06, 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 Shiawassee Model at Lansing Tower Apartments starting at $1,465 with a $1.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| Lansing Tower Apartments | Shiawassee | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 433 N Seymour St | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Abigail Senior | The Grace 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5 | 731 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 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 Unit 3 | 1407 West Ottawa Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwestside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwestside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwestside is at Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC) listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwestside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwestside Apartment is $700 at Walnut Flatz.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwestside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwestside is starting from $975 at Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC).
What is the most affordable Northwestside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northwestside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plumtree Apartments and starts from $1,315.
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