Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $400 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Walnut area of Lansing.

Reside 517 LLC

922 Eureka St

607 Manchester St, Unit 607 Manchster

1017 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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219 W Oakland Ave, Unit 219.5

533.5 Seymour Ave

1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up

Ferris Park Towers

229 S 8th St

420.5 W Maple St
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Temple Lofts

Lansing Tower Apartments

507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor

424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down

416 W Saginaw St, Unit 1st Floor
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Shiawassee Apartments LLC (723 W Shiawassee, LLC)
Walnut, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Walnut?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Studio Apartments | $1,008 | $795 | $1,296 |
| Walnut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $451 | $2,095 |
| Walnut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $475 | $4,250 |
| Walnut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $1,250 | $3,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Walnut Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Walnut Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut area of Lansing, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Abigail Senior priced from $475. 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Walnut apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Senior | The Gertrude 30% | 2BR,1BA | $475 |
| 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Reside 517 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $871 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut, MI
As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut area is the $0.82 price per square foot 609 Bluff St Model at 609 Bluff St in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Walnut apartment is the 220 W Oakland Ave Model at 220 W Oakland Ave starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 Bluff St | 609 Bluff St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 220 W Oakland Ave | 220 W Oakland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down | 426 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 1425 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Down | 1425 Knollwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor | 507 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Abigail Senior | The Phebe 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWalnut, Lansing, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 a cheap apartment in Walnut?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut is under $871.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut?
The cheapest apartment in Walnut is 927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Walnut costs $1,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut?
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 2 regular apartments in Walnut 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 Walnut?
Cheap apartments in Walnut have an average cost of $261 which is $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut.
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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