Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Square One Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (70 Rentals)

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property at 417 Liberty St

$750 - $875

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 18

417 Liberty St

LansingMI48906

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property at 1030 S Holmes St

$925 - $1,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 4

1030 S Holmes St

LansingMI48912

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property at 1007 Mahlon St

$1,095

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$1,095
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1007 Mahlon St

LansingMI48906
property at 117 S Homer St

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

117 S Homer St

LansingMI48912

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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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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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Pennsylvania Flatz
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pennsylvania Flatz

1420-1424 S Pennsylvania 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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Pacific Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Flatz

1401 E Kalamazoo StLansing, 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamara Apartments

335 E Saint Joseph StLansing, MI 48933
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Apple Bailey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Bailey Apartments

707 E Mount Hope 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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REO Gateway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

REO Gateway

825-855 S Washington AveLansing, 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 4 Beds unit found at Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC) priced from $599. Reside 517 LLC 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
Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC)Abbot Manor - Four Bedroom4BR,2BA$599
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Timber LakeCanopyStudio,1BA$810
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio,1BA$875
Amber Square Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$916
Tammany Hills Apartments1 Bedroom Garden Floor1BR,1BA$925
REO GatewayDStudio,1BA$925
REO Town Apartments300 Building 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Square One, MI

As of April 17, 2026 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skyvue MI4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D14BR,4BA$0.65
Campus Village-E. Lansing3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.85
The ArbaughThe Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.20
Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC)Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ...2BR,1BA$1.08
Blakeview Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Green Oaks Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
The Quarters East LansingB - 2x12BR,1BA$0.87
Pennsylvania Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Reside 517 LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Square One?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Square One is at Timber Lake listed at $810.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Square One Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Square One Apartment is $750 at Reside 517 LLC.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Square One Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Square One is starting from $600 at Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC).

What is the most affordable Square One Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Square One Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Abbot Manor (910 Apartments, LLC) and starts from $799.

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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

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