
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Oakland area of Lansing.


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

The "Wave"

718 W Ionia St, Unit #3

Capitol Park

818 Vine St, Unit 3
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Westbay Club Apartments

533.5 Seymour Ave

1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up

Cherry Hill

306 E Hillsdale St

339 E St Joseph St

Ferris Park Towers

624 W Lapeer St, Unit 1

811 Larned St

Sandridge Townhomes & Apartments
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Temple Lofts

REO Town Apartments

Lansing Tower Apartments

Fountain Place Apartments

420.5 W Maple St

507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor

424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down

422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower

416 W Saginaw St, Unit 1st Floor
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1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down

322 E Hillsdale St

The Porter Senior Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

Executive House Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

Chestnut Flatz

Riverfront Towers

Capital Manor

Bardaville Apartments
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Pine Street Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

Carriage House Apartments

Washington Apartments

Windemere Apartments

927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12

Circle West

Seymour Manor Apartments

Lansing Park Terrace

Ferris Park Apartments
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Old Oakland, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Oakland Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $610 | $1,296 |
| Old Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $451 | $2,195 |
| Old Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $475 | $4,250 |
| Old Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $1,250 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Old Oakland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Oakland 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 Oakland 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 |
| The "Wave" | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| Cherry Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, MI
As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 |
| 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 |
| 1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down | 1425 Knollwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor | 507 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 1010 W Ionia St, Unit 1010 West Ionia | 1010 W Ionia St | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Oakland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Oakland?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Oakland is at Cherry Hill listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Oakland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Oakland Apartment is $750 at Reside 517 LLC.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Oakland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Oakland is starting from $475 at Abigail Senior.
What is the most affordable Old Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Old Oakland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willis Apartments and starts from $1,213.
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