Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Forest Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (81 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Forest area of Lansing.

property at 417 Liberty St

$750 - $875

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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417 Liberty St

LansingMI48906

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property at 1030 S Holmes St

$925 - $1,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 4

1030 S Holmes St

LansingMI48912
property at 1007 Mahlon St

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1007 Mahlon St

LansingMI48906

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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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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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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3325 Bardaville DrLansing, 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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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906

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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 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Flatz priced from $700. Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Townsend Apartment ( Reo Vincent Townsend Apartment LLC)Townsend Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)Shiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Forest, MI

As of April 21, 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 The Grace 60% Model at Abigail Senior starting at $925 with a $0.89 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.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.27
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$0.89
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5731 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11
Green Oaks Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
522 N Walnut St, Unit Lower522 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.16
Blue Spruce Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Forest, Lansing, MI

Ranked #23

Among cities in Michigan 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.

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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Old Forest is Walnut Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Old Forest costs $3,072.

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 15 regular apartments in Old Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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