Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $479 (37 Rentals)

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property at 128 S Hosmer St
$795 - $1,050
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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128 S Hosmer St

LansingMI48912

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property at 1018 N Pennsylvania Ave
$899
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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916 W Ottawa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

916 W Ottawa StLansing, MI 48915
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Riverfront Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Chestnut Flatz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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Ferris Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

419 W Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48933
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property at 220 W Lapeer St
$850 - $1,100
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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220 W Lapeer St

LansingMI48933
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Willis Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willis Apartments

800 E Michigan AveLansing, MI 48912

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Walnut, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Flatz priced from $700. Shiawassee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Walnut apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$700
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments | Studio | One BathStudio, 1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$775
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$807
Captain's Walk Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$850
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio, 1BA$871
Lansing Tower ApartmentsThe Capitol House1BR, 1BA$900
Abigail SeniorThe Phebe 60%1BR, 1BA$907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut, MI

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut area is the $0.26 price per square foot 501 N Walnut St Model at 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Walnut apartment is the 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Model at 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down in the North Lansing neighborhood starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 N Walnut St, Unit 1501 N Walnut St1BR, 1BA$0.26
1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave2BR, 1BA$0.78
422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down422 W Saginaw St2BR, 1BA$0.72
706 W Saginaw St, Unit 2706 W Saginaw St3BR, 1BA$1.08
Willis Apartments3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR, 1BA$1.09
820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 4820 N Pennsylvania Ave2BR, 1BA$1.13
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.02
Abigail SeniorThe Phebe 60%1BR, 1BA$1.20
814 Vine St814 Vine St1BR, 1BA$1.18
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut, Lansing, MI

Ranked #44

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Lansing, MI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut is at Shiawassee Apartments listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Apartment is $700 at Walnut Flatz.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut is starting from $799 at Shiawassee Apartments.

What is the most affordable Walnut Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Walnut Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willis Apartments and starts from $1,213.

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