Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (85 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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South Reo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Reo Apartments

2920 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910
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Cavanaugh West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavanaugh West

1120-1122 Mary AveLansing, MI 48910
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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

1401 W Holmes RdLansing, MI 48910
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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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MLK Flatz
Studio Apartments

MLK Flatz

4620 S Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLansing, MI 48910
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Simken Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Simken Flatz

3501 Simken DrLansing, MI 48910

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

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Fred Louisa Flatz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fred Louisa Flatz

814 Louisa StLansing, MI 48911
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Hiland Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hiland Flatz

2901 Mersey LnLansing, MI 48911
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Pinewood Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Club Apartments

2115-2125 Provincial House DrLansing, MI 48910
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Baltic Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baltic Flatz

927-1001 W Cavanaugh RdLansing, MI 48910
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Cavanaugh Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavanaugh Flatz

911 W Cavanaugh RdLansing, MI 48910
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Jolly Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jolly Flatz

645 E Jolly RdLansing, MI 48910
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Kensington Meadows
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Meadows

4245 W Jolly RdLansing, MI 48911
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Southeast Lansing, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Lansing area of Lansing, MI is a Studio unit found at MLK Flatz priced from $690. Reside 3031 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Southeast Lansing apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MLK FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$690
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$770
Capitol Village - Lansing, MIRegencyStudio,1BA$799
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Juniper SquareStudioStudio,1BA$845
Pennsylvania Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$850
Birch Tree Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
WillowoodSTUDIO | 1 BATHStudio,1BA$883
Evergreen ParkElmwood1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Lansing, MI

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Lansing area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cambridge Manor in the in the Lansing Eaton neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Southeast Lansing apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,550 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Forest View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Towne Square Apartments and Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Riverview Estates2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.00
Sycamore ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Aspen Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Fred Louisa Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Glenwood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.85
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Lansing, Michigan. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Lansing Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Lansing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Lansing is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Lansing?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Lansing is Reside 3031 which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Southeast Lansing costs $1,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Lansing?

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 1 regular apartments in Southeast Lansing 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 Southeast Lansing?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Lansing have an average cost of $102 which is $1,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Lansing.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.