Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $777 (33 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartments
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Parkside Apartments

1224 E Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

410 W Saginaw StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Garten Haus
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garten Haus

400 Gunson StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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College Park Apartments
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College Park Apartments

2722 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Stoddard Apartments
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Stoddard Apartments

134-144 Stoddard AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Lowebrook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowebrook Apartments

1300 E Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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135 Kedzie St
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135 Kedzie St

135 Kedzie StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Beal Street Apartments
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Beal Street Apartments

208-216 Beal StEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Pleasant View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant View

311-315 W Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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1855 Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

1855 Place

1230 Garden City RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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Brookport Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookport Apartments

1308 Haslett RdEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Cedarbrook Apartments
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Cedarbrook Apartments

208 Cedar StEast Lansing, MI 48823
Student Housing
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Jo Don Apartments
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Jo Don Apartments

5114 Jo Don DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Masonic Temple
1 Bedroom Apartments

Masonic Temple

314 Mac AveEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Eastwind Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwind Apartments

1501-1551 East Lansing DrEast Lansing, MI 48823
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Coolidge Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coolidge Arms

921 Coolidge RdLansing, MI 48912
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Blakeview  Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Blakeview Apartments

1110 Blake AveLansing, MI 48912
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Friendship Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

200 Friendship CirLansing, MI 48912
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MadGrey Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

MadGrey Apartments

3013 Belmar CirLansing, MI 48912
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Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, MI Local Guide

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Getting Around the Downtown East Lansing Neighborhood in East Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Lansing Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown East Lansing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown East Lansing is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East Lansing?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown East Lansing is Wilshire Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown East Lansing costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown East Lansing?

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 28 regular apartments in Downtown East Lansing 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 Downtown East Lansing?

Cheap apartments in Downtown East Lansing have an average cost of $626 which is $1,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East Lansing.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.