Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $479 (72 Rentals)

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property at 312 Jones St
$550

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Base Rent$550
Total Monthly Price$550
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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312 Jones St

LansingMI48912

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property at 128 S Hosmer St
$795 - $1,050
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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128 S Hosmer St

LansingMI48912

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property at 1018 N Pennsylvania Ave
$899
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1018 N Pennsylvania Ave

LansingMI48906
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property at 607 Shepard St
$950 - $1,100
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 15

607 Shepard St

LansingMI48912

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property at 214 E Elm St
$995
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

214 E Elm St

LansingMI48910
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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
Corporate Housing
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Midtown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

224 W Kalamazoo 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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319 E Hillsdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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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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532 Townsend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

532 Townsend St

532 Townsend StLansing, MI 48933
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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 $479. Walnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. 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$479
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Windemere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$734
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments | Studio | One BathStudio,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Pennsylvania Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$775
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Blakeview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Lansing, MI

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Lansing 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 Town Lansing apartment is the 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down 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.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
706 W Saginaw St, Unit 2706 W Saginaw St3BR,1BA$1.08
Willis Apartments3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.09
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC)Brentwood Apartments | Two Bed | One Bath | Fir...2BR,1BA$1.08
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Lansing Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Town Lansing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town Lansing is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Lansing?

The cheapest apartment in Old Town Lansing is Walnut Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Old Town Lansing costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town Lansing?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Old Town Lansing that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Town Lansing?

Cheap apartments in Old Town Lansing have an average cost of $174 which is $1,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Lansing.

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