Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scottsdale Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Del Marr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Marr Apartments

2934 Mersey LnLansing, MI 48911
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Sandhurst
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandhurst

3811 Sandhurst DrLansing, MI 48911
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Colonial Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Woods

2001 W Mount Hope AveLansing, MI 48910
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Hiland Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hiland Flatz

2901 Mersey LnLansing, MI 48911

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Simken Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Simken Flatz

3501 Simken DrLansing, MI 48910
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Holmes Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holmes Flatz

2222 W Holmes RdLansing, MI 48911
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Carolina Flatz
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carolina Flatz

2411 Risdale AveLansing, MI 48911
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Twin Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks

3900 Burneway DrLansing, MI 48911
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Scottsdale, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scottsdale area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Reside 3031 priced from $725. Colonial Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)Shiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Holmes Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$755
Delta Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Westbay Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$845
Ramblewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$850
Cherry HillStudioStudio,1BA$850
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, MI

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale area is the $1.08 price per square foot Shiawassee Model at Lansing Tower Apartments in the in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,455. The second greatest value Scottsdale apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cambridge Manor starting at $1,215 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Lansing Eaton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scottsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lansing Tower ApartmentsShiawassee2BR,2BA$1.08
Cambridge ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
224 Crest St224 Crest St2BR,1BA$1.12
The "Wave"Two Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.08
Plumtree ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Delta Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Holmes Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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
Scottsdale, Lansing, MI

Ranked #29

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottsdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scottsdale is under $871.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?

The cheapest apartment in Scottsdale is Reside 3031 which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Scottsdale costs $1,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scottsdale?

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 18 regular apartments in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?

Cheap apartments in Scottsdale have an average cost of $231 which is $1,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottsdale.

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