Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand River Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI from $400 (11 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Grand River area of East Lansing.

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Grand River, East Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand River Studio Apartments | $1,593 | $1,395 | $1,725 |
Grand River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $1,010 | $2,400 |
Grand River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $725 | $2,650 |
Grand River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $720 | $1,450 |
Grand River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,044 | $1,040 | $1,055 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grand River Neighborhood of East Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Grand River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand River area of East Lansing, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Hannah Lofts priced from $720. Victory East Lansing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Grand River apartments for rent in East Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hannah Lofts | 3x3.5 Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $720 |
Victory East Lansing | 2BR/1BA - 731 Burcham Drive | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Historic Hillcrest Village Apartments | Hillcrest I: The Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Cedar Creek Apartments | Cedar Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Nemoke Trails | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand River, MI
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand River area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome B Alternate Model at Hannah Lofts in the in the Forest View neighborhood starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Grand River apartment is the C4 Model at Newman Lofts starting at $2,650 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Square One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand River apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hannah Lofts | 4x4.5 Townhome B Alternate | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.63 |
Newman Lofts | C4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
Prime Housing Group | Cedarview East Apartments- 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Capitol Villa Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Nemoke Trails | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Historic Hillcrest Village Apartments | Hillcrest II: The Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Newton Place Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
The Residences | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Cedar Creek Apartments | Cedar Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
NOCA Lofts | Superior | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGrand River, East Lansing, MI
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central East Lansing, MI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Grand River Neighborhood in East Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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 Grand River Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand River?
The cheapest apartment in Grand River is Historic Hillcrest Village Apartments which is listed at $1,010, while the average apartment in Grand River costs $1,587.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand River?
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 15 regular apartments in Grand River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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