Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Oakland Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $800 (19 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 1 Bed unit found at Bardaville Apartments priced from $675. Carriage House Apartments 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
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The "Wave"One Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Chestnut FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$800
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, MI

As of August 03, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.27
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
Ferris Park TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Chestnut FlatzStudioStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Oakland

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Oakland?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Old Oakland, MI with pricing that ranges from $625 to $4,250. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Oakland ranging from $800 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 $800 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,633.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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