
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Forest Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (70 Rentals)
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Colonial Place Apartments

501 N Walnut St, Unit 1

1010 W Ionia St, Unit 1010 West Ionia

504 W Lapeer St, Unit #D

Reside 517 LLC

Shiawassee Apartments

718 W Ionia St, Unit #3

Capitol Park

818 Vine St, Unit 3
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Westbay Club Apartments

229 S 8th St

1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up

917 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Upper

609 S Pennsylvania Ave

533.5 Seymour Ave

Cherry Hill

306 E Hillsdale St

339 E St Joseph St

Ferris Park Towers
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624 W Lapeer St, Unit 1

1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down

1037 E Oakland Ave

811 Larned St

Temple Lofts

1030 S Holmes St

REO Town Apartments

Lansing Tower Apartments

Fountain Place Apartments

420.5 W Maple St
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922 Dakin St, Unit 1

426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down

507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor

422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower

424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #1

416 W Saginaw St, Unit 1st Floor

1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down

322 E Hillsdale St

200 Clifford St
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The Porter Senior Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

Executive House Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

Chestnut Flatz

Riverfront Towers

Capital Manor

Bardaville Apartments

Pine Street Apartments

319 E Hillsdale
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Old Forest, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forest Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $610 | $1,296 |
| Old Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $451 | $2,195 |
| Old Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $475 | $4,250 |
| Old Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,250 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Forest Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Old Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Forest area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $475. Reside 517 LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Old Forest apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Senior | The Gertrude 30% | 2BR,1BA | $475 |
| Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | 1 BR Standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pacific Flatz | A1. 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pennsylvania Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Forest, MI
As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Forest 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 Old Forest 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 Old Forest 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 | $0.27 |
| 609 Bluff St | 609 Bluff St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 220 W Oakland Ave | 220 W Oakland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down | 426 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down | 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| 1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #1 | 1224 E Malcolm X St | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 1010 W Ionia St, Unit 1010 West Ionia | 1010 W Ionia St | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Forest, Lansing, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Forest is under $807.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Old Forest is Reside 517 LLC which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Old Forest costs $1,497.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Forest?
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 17 regular apartments in Old Forest 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 Old Forest?
Cheap apartments in Old Forest have an average cost of $232 which is $1,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Forest.
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