Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (68 Rentals)

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230 S Holmes St

LansingMI48912

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Abigail Senior
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abigail Senior

715 W Willow StLansing, 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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Blue Spruce Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Spruce Apartments

1710-1902 Barritt StLansing, MI 48912
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Windemere Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windemere Apartments

2410-2414 W Willow StLansing, MI 48917
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Riverfront Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Old Town Lansing, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Lansing area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $533. Capitol Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $807. Here are the most affordable Old Town Lansing apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$533
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Lansing, MI

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town Lansing 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 Town Lansing 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 Town Lansing 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
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
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
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.68
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #11224 E Malcolm X St1BR,1BA$0.83
1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down1425 Knollwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02

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Old Town Lansing, Lansing, MI

Ranked #35

Among neighborhoods in Lansing, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Old Town Lansing, Lansing, and the greater Lansing area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Old Town Lansing Neighborhood in Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Lansing Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Town Lansing?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town Lansing is at Fountain Place Apartments listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Lansing Apartment is $807 at Capitol Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Lansing Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town Lansing is starting from $533 at Abigail Senior.

What is the most affordable Old Town Lansing Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Town Lansing Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brentwood Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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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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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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