Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Oakland Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (75 Rentals)

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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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Midtown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

224 W Kalamazoo StLansing, MI 48933
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319 E Hillsdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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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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Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Apartments

927 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910
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Windemere Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windemere Apartments

2410-2414 W Willow StLansing, MI 48917
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Circle West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Circle West

3224-3336 Joni's CirLansing, MI 48906
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Old Oakland, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Oakland area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Reside 517 LLC priced from $675. Walnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Old Oakland apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
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
Westbay Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$845
3322 W Michigan Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Captain's Walk Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, MI

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland 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 Old Oakland apartment is the 424 W Saginaw St Model at 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down starting at $975 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
Lansing Tower ApartmentsShiawassee2BR,2BA$1.09
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$1.08
The "Wave"Two Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.08
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper422 W Saginaw St1BR,1BA$1.08
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
1407 West Ottawa Street, Unit Unit 31407 West Ottawa Street1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Lansing, Michigan. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC) listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Oakland Apartment is $675 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 $775 at Reside 517 LLC.

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