
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Square One Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (66 Rentals)
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147 Isbell St

Reside 517 LLC

Pacific Flatz

811 Larned St

1135 S Washington Ave, Unit 1135 S Washington Ave #11

Cherry Hill

306 E Hillsdale St

Wilshire Apartments

Tammany Hills Apartments
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REO Town Apartments

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

121 Island Ave

Temple Lofts

Fountain Place Apartments

609 S Pennsylvania Ave

1001-1009 Fairway Ln

City View Apartments - 501 (501 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI)

322 E Hillsdale St
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1016 E Greenlawn Ave

Marketplace

213 S Fairview Ave, Unit Lower

1037 Bement St

230 S Holmes St

835 S Washington Ave

845 S Washington Ave

Capitol View Apartments

Provident Place
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Square One, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Square One?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Square One Studio Apartments | $1,157 | $825 | $2,149 |
Square One 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $750 | $2,599 |
Square One 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $715 | $4,250 |
Square One 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $665 | $4,500 |
Square One 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $735 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Square One Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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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 Reside 517 LLC priced from $775. TLA-Timber Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Square One apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
TLA-Timber Lake | Canopy | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Wilshire Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Tammany Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom Second Floor | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
REO Town Apartments | 300 Building 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
Masonic Temple | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Fountain Place Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Woodbrook Village Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Square One, MI
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Square One area is the $0.65 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 Model at Skyvue MI in the in the Square One neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Square One apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at Campus Village-E. Lansing starting at $1,035 with a $0.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Skyvue MI | 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
Campus Village-E. Lansing | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
Treehouse South Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Treehouse North Apartments | 2 bedrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
213 S Fairview Ave, Unit Lower | 213 S Fairview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Blakeview Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Arbor Forest Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Woodbrook Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath with or without Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
The Quarters East Lansing | B - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Treehouse West Apartments | 2 bed lic up to 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSquare One, Lansing, MI
Ranked #19
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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.
Getting Around the Square One Neighborhood in Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
17 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Square One?
The cheapest apartment in Square One is Reside 517 LLC which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Square One costs $1,800.
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 21 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 $560 which is $1,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Square One.
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