Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Square One Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (73 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Square One area of Lansing.

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Coolidge Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coolidge Arms

921 Coolidge RdLansing, MI 48912
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Riverfront Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Shiawassee Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiawassee Apartments

906 E Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48912
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319 E Hillsdale
2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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905 Coolidge
2 Bedroom Apartments

905 Coolidge

905 CoolidgeLansing, MI 48912
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Pennsylvania Flatz
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pennsylvania Flatz

1420-1424 S Pennsylvania AveLansing, MI 48910
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Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Apartments

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

Blakeview Apartments

1110 Blake AveLansing, MI 48912
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Friendship Manor
1 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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Tamara Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tamara Apartments

335 E Saint Joseph StLansing, MI 48933
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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 $725. Brentwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Square One apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Brentwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Reside 517 LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Square One, MI

As of May 03, 2025 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 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down starting at $1,150 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the North Lansing 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
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
Campus Village-E. Lansing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.65
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down1039 S Pennsylvania Ave1BR,1BA$0.68
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #11224 E Malcolm X St1BR,1BA$0.83
224 Crest St, Unit 2224 Crest St2BR,1BA$1.10
124 E Barnes Ave, Unit Main124 E Barnes Ave2BR,1BA$0.98
1033 E Oakland Ave, Unit B1033 E Oakland Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1603 Jerome St, Unit B1603 Jerome St1BR,1BA$0.83
Pacific Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Square One, Lansing, MI

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Lansing, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Square One is Pacific Flatz which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Square One costs $2,950.

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 23 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 $359 which is $2,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Square One.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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