Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potter Walsh Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (90 Rentals)

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Potter Walsh, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Potter Walsh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potter Walsh area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $533. Reside 517 LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Potter Walsh apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail SeniorThe Gertrude 30%2BR,1BA$533
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$810
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potter Walsh, MI

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potter Walsh 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 Potter Walsh 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 Potter Walsh 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
Campus Village-E. Lansing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.63
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
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
124 E Barnes Ave, Unit Main124 E Barnes Ave2BR,1BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potter Walsh, Lansing, MI

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Lansing, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Potter Walsh Neighborhood in Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potter Walsh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Potter Walsh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Potter Walsh is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potter Walsh?

The cheapest apartment in Potter Walsh is Reside 517 LLC which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Potter Walsh costs $2,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Potter Walsh?

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 11 regular apartments in Potter Walsh 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 Potter Walsh?

Cheap apartments in Potter Walsh have an average cost of $503 which is $2,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potter Walsh.

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