Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (79 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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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

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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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Baltic Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baltic Flatz

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

Pennsylvania Flatz

1420-1424 S Pennsylvania AveLansing, MI 48910
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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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Holmes Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holmes Flatz

2222 W Holmes RdLansing, MI 48911
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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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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 Fred Apartments priced from $675. Pennsylvania Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Southeast Lansing apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fred ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Baltic Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$715
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Holmes Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Southtree Apartments (Southtree LLC)Southtree Apartments - One Bedroom (Beechfield ...1BR,1BA$750
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$770
910 E. Jolly Rd. #1-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$795
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Lansing, MI

As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Lansing area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1016 Kelsey Ave Model at 1016 Kelsey Ave in the in the Lansing Eaton neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Southeast Lansing apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cambridge Manor starting at $1,150 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Lansing Eaton 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.
1016 Kelsey Ave1016 Kelsey Ave3BR,1BA$0.96
Cambridge ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Potomac Village (Lansing Property Holdings LLC)Potomac Apartments - Two Bedroom Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.00
6317 Grovenburg Rd, Unit Upper6317 Grovenburg Rd2BR,1BA$1.04
6315 Grovenburg Rd6315 Grovenburg Rd2BR,1BA$1.04
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Holmes Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Baltic Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 $800.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Lansing is Baltic Flatz which is listed at $700, 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 24 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 $204 which is $1,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Lansing.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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