Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Oakland Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $700 (23 Rentals)

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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 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 Oakland 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
The "Wave"One Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, MI

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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
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
1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down1425 Knollwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor507 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.03
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
The "Wave"One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Oakland?

There are currently 193 Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, MI with pricing that ranges from $675 to $6,900. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Oakland ranging from $750 to $99,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Oakland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Oakland ranges from $750 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,579.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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