Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Town Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $600 (18 Rentals)

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property at 602 N Pennsylvania Ave

$695

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$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

602 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit #3

602 N Pennsylvania Ave
LansingMI48912

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property at 427 Seymour Ave

$850 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933

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property at 1007 Mahlon St

$1,095

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$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1007 Mahlon St

LansingMI48906

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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 1 Bed unit found at Reside 517 LLC priced from $675. 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
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)Shiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Lansing, MI

As of June 05, 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 424 W Saginaw St Model at 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down 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.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.26
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down424 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.72
917 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Lower917 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
Kimberly House Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Upper422 W Saginaw St1BR,1BA$1.08
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
1407 West Ottawa Street, Unit Unit 31407 West Ottawa Street1BR,1BA$1.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town Lansing, Lansing, MI

Ranked #20

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town Lansing

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Town Lansing?

There are currently 210 Apartments for Rent in Old Town Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,250. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town Lansing ranging from $695 to $1,955.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Town Lansing ranges from $695 to $1,955 with an average monthly rent of $1,328.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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