Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (87 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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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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Atlantic Flatz
1 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantic Flatz

909 E Jolly RdLansing, MI 48910
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Hiland Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hiland Flatz

2901 Mersey LnLansing, MI 48911
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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 MLK Flatz priced from $660. Woodbridge Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Southeast Lansing apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MLK FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$660
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$715
Reside 30311 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Baltic Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$770
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Waverly Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$808
910 E. Jolly Rd. #1-12A * 2BR2BR,1BA$825
Ventnor Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Lansing, MI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Lansing area is the $1.08 price per square foot The Final Four Model at College Towne Apartments in the in the Forest View neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Southeast Lansing apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cambridge Manor starting at $1,225 with a $0.94 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.
College Towne ApartmentsThe Final Four4BR,2BA$1.08
Cambridge ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Sycamore ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Stone Ridge Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Ventnor Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Glenwood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.82
Baltic Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Woodbridge Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.10

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 the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Lansing?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Lansing is Woodbridge Manor Apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Southeast Lansing costs $1,629.

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 4 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 $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Lansing.

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.