Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI (285 Rentals)

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property at 127 Hungerford St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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127 Hungerford St

LansingMI48917
property at 919 W Genesee St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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919 W Genesee St

LansingMI48915
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property at 506 N Sycamore St
$1,345

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Base Rent$1,345

Total Monthly Price$1,345
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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506 N Sycamore St

LansingMI48933
property at 1627 S Pennsylvania Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 1004 Cleo St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1004 Cleo St

LansingMI48915

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Riverside, Lansing, MI Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside, Lansing, MI

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Riverside, Lansing, and the greater Lansing area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Lansing, this residential area has come to be one of the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great school districts.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and greenspace? this section of town is a highly-rated area for parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This part of Lansing is one of the A-list neighborhoods for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Riverside area of Lansing, MI?

As of today, September 04, 2026, there are currently 285 available Riverside apartments priced from $595 to $4,250, with an average monthly rent of $1,383.

How much are Studio apartments in Riverside?

There are currently 83 Studio Apartments in Riverside with rent ranges from $625 to $2,083 with an average price of $1,045.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Riverside Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Riverside ranges from $595 to $2,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,221.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Riverside range from $865 to $4,250. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,521.

How expensive are Riverside Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Riverside on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $3,695 - averaging $1,805 for the location.

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