Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (27 Rentals)

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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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Capital Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Manor

515-524 S Chestnut StLansing, MI 48933
Corporate Housing
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Midtown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

224 W Kalamazoo StLansing, MI 48933
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Walnut Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

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

Washington Apartments

927 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910
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532 Townsend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

532 Townsend St

532 Townsend StLansing, MI 48933
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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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Reo Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Reo Lofts

1133-1137 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910

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Westside, Lansing, MI Local Guide

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 Walnut Flatz priced from $700. 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 Westside apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee ApartmentsShiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
Captain's Walk Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio,1BA$871
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio,1BA$875
REO GatewayDStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, MI

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $0.26 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 $595. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 433 N Seymour St starting at $1,395 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside 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
433 N Seymour St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.12
Colonial Place Apartments1 BR / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83
725 W Genesee St, Unit downstairs725 W Genesee St1BR,1BA$1.14
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
1211 W Michigan Ave, Unit 12111211 W Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Walnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Ferris Park TowersEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.27
Fountain Place ApartmentsFountain Place - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.46

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Westside, Lansing, MI

Ranked #51

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is Walnut Flatz which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Westside costs $1,737.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?

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 Westside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.