Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (96 Rentals)

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property at 1030 S Holmes St

$925 - $1,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 4

1030 S Holmes St

LansingMI48912
property at 701 W Holmes Rd

$995

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

701 W Holmes Rd

LansingMI48910

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property at 1007 Mahlon St

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1007 Mahlon St

LansingMI48906
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Del Marr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Marr Apartments

2934 Mersey LnLansing, MI 48911
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916 W Ottawa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

916 W Ottawa StLansing, MI 48915
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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1401 W Holmes RdLansing, MI 48910
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Riverside, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Flatz priced from $700. Reside 3031 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
532 Townsend StTownsend Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MI

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.78 price per square foot 220 W Oakland Ave Model at 220 W Oakland Ave in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the Shiawassee Model at Lansing Tower Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
220 W Oakland Ave220 W Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
Lansing Tower ApartmentsShiawassee2BR,2BA$0.96
Cambridge ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Cavanaugh Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Baltic Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Riverside, Lansing, MI

Ranked #22

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Walnut Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?

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 9 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?

Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $172 which is $1,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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