Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Westside area of Lansing.

811 N Pine St, Unit 2

Ferris Park Towers
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319 W Saginaw St
Westside, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westside Studio Apartments | $1,014 | $810 | $1,220 |
Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $625 | $1,395 |
Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $900 | $2,500 |
Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol Park priced from $807. Ferris Park Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
Ferris Park Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Fountain Place Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
City View Apartments - 501 (501 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI) | City View - Studio - The Clearwater *MOVE IN SP... | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, MI
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $0.27 price per square foot 501 N Walnut St Model at 501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $625. The second greatest value Westside 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 Westside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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501 N Walnut St, Unit 1 | 501 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
220 W Oakland Ave | 220 W Oakland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
426 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 Down | 426 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
424 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 - Down | 424 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
The Arbaugh | The Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment **FIRST MON... | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Ferris Park Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
507 N Sycamore St, Unit 1st Floor | 507 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
416 W Saginaw St, Unit 1st Floor | 416 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestside, Lansing, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Westside Neighborhood in Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Apartment is $807 at Capitol Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westside is starting from $844 at Capitol Park.
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