Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Forest Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available River Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Forest area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Reside 517 LLC priced from $675. Shiawassee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Westbay Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$845
Cherry HillStudioStudio,1BA$850
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MI

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Forest 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 River Forest apartment is the Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Plumtree Apartments starting at $1,315 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Scottsdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Forest 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
Plumtree ApartmentsThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Abigail SeniorThe Grace 60%2BR,1BA$1.08
The "Wave"Two Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.08
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
731 N Sycamore St, Unit 731.5731 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11
Green Oaks Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
610 N Sycamore St, Unit 1610 N Sycamore St1BR,1BA$1.09
1429 Knollwood Ave1429 Knollwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Forest is at Shiawassee Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $675 at Reside 517 LLC.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Forest is starting from $775 at Reside 517 LLC.

What is the most affordable River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plumtree Apartments and starts from $1,315.

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