Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Square One Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (74 Rentals)

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124 E Barnes Ave
$800 - $975
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$800 - $975
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124 E Barnes Ave

124 E Barnes AveLansing, MI 48910
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224 Crest St
$850 - $1,150
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$850 - $1,150
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224 Crest St

224 Crest StLansing, MI 48910
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Brentwood Apartments
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$930 - $999
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$875 - $944
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$930 - $999
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Brentwood Apartments

2928 Kenwick CirLansing, MI 48912
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Coolidge Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coolidge Arms

921 Coolidge RdLansing, MI 48912
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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905 Coolidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

905 Coolidge

905 CoolidgeLansing, MI 48912
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Pacific Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Flatz

1401 E Kalamazoo StLansing, MI 48912
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Pennsylvania Flatz
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pennsylvania Flatz

1420-1424 S Pennsylvania AveLansing, MI 48910
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319 E Hillsdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Apartments

927 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910
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Friendship Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

200 Friendship CirLansing, MI 48912
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Reo Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Reo Lofts

1133-1137 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910

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Square One, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Square One Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific FlatzA1. 1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Blakeview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Timber LakeCanopyStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Square One, MI

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Square One 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 Square One apartment is the Apt 201 Model at Masonic Temple starting at $825 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Square One apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
220 W Oakland Ave220 W Oakland Ave3BR,1BA$0.78
Masonic TempleApt 2013BR,2BA$0.55
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.65
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
Willis Apartments3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.09
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
Green Oaks Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
The Quarters East LansingB - 2x12BR,1BA$0.87
Pacific FlatzA1. 1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, 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 searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Square One Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Square One?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Square One is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Square One?

The cheapest apartment in Square One is Pacific Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Square One costs $1,568.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Square One?

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 31 regular apartments in Square One 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 Square One?

Cheap apartments in Square One have an average cost of $577 which is $991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Square One.

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