
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $479 (37 Rentals)
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501 N Walnut St, Unit 1

Shiawassee Apartments

Reside 517 LLC

Shiawassee Apartments

805 W Saginaw St

128 S Hosmer St

Capitol Park

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814 Vine St
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909 N Capitol Ave

Ferris Park Towers

1018 N Pennsylvania Ave

Lansing Tower Apartments

Temple Lofts

316 N Sycamore St

915 W Lapeer St

1120 W Washtenaw St
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422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down

916 W Ottawa St

Riverfront Towers

Walnut Flatz

Chestnut Flatz

821 E Shiawassee St

1023 N Walnut St

Seymour Manor Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments
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917 Seymour Ave

927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12

Captain's Walk Apartments

1016 N Capitol Ave

220 W Lapeer St

Willis Apartments

Ionia Street Apartments

917 Linden Grove Ave

801 N Capitol Ave
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1025 N Washington Ave
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 | $1,147 | $625 | $2,198 |
| Walnut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $595 | $2,395 |
| Walnut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $479 | $4,250 |
| Walnut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $1,095 | $3,695 |
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There are currently 37 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | Shiawassee Apartments | Studio | One Bath | Studio, 1BA | $750 |
| Shiawassee Apartments | 1 BR / 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $807 |
| Captain's Walk Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
| Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $871 |
| Lansing Tower Apartments | The Capitol House | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Abigail Senior | The 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.26 |
| 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Unit Down | 1033 E Cesar E Chavez Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.78 |
| 422 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.72 |
| 706 W Saginaw St, Unit 2 | 706 W Saginaw St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Willis Apartments | 3 Bed / 1 Bath | 3BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| 820 N Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 4 | 820 N Pennsylvania Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.02 |
| Abigail Senior | The Phebe 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $1.20 |
| 814 Vine St | 814 Vine St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
| Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
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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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