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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 $475. 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. 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$475
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$765
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Pacific Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Lansing, MI

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town Lansing area is the $0.72 price per square foot 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Old Town Lansing apartment is the 422 W Saginaw St Model at 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower 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 Town Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down426 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
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
Willis Apartments3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.04
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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town Lansing, Lansing, MI

Ranked #17

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 Ferris Park Towers listed at $871.

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 $750 at 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12.

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 $475 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 Willis Apartments and starts from $1,166.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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