Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Forest Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (72 Rentals)

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230 S Holmes St

LansingMI48912

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Abigail Senior
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abigail Senior

715 W Willow StLansing, MI 48906
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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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Blue Spruce Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Spruce Apartments

1710-1902 Barritt StLansing, MI 48912
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Old Forest, Lansing, MI Local Guide

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 $533. Bardaville Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Old Forest apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$533
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$810
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Forest, MI

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Forest area is the $0.82 price per square foot 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Old Forest apartment is the 220 W Oakland Ave Model at 220 W Oakland Ave starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
609 Bluff St609 Bluff St3BR,1BA$0.82
220 W Oakland Ave220 W Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down426 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.70
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.68
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #11224 E Malcolm X St1BR,1BA$0.83
1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down1425 Knollwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Forest, Lansing, MI

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Lansing, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Old Forest, Lansing, and the greater Lansing area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Old Forest Neighborhood in Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Forest is at Ferris Park Towers listed at $810.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Forest Apartment is $675 at Bardaville Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Forest is starting from $533 at Abigail Senior.

What is the most affordable Old Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arbaugh and starts from $1,500.

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