Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lansing Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Lansing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lansing area of Lansing, MI is a Studio unit found at Capital Manor priced from $669. Shiawassee Apartments LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lansing apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital ManorSTUStudio,1BA$669
Shiawassee Apartments LLCShiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Tamara Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lansing, MI

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lansing area is the $0.70 price per square foot 422 W Saginaw St Model at 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower in the in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Downtown Lansing apartment is the The Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment Model at The Arbaugh starting at $1,375 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lansing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.70
The ArbaughThe Arbaugh - Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22
Ferris Park TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
319 N Sycamore St, Unit 319 #2319 N Sycamore St2BR,1BA$1.11
Shiawassee Apartments LLCThe New Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$1.18
Historic Hillcrest Village ApartmentsHillcrest II: The Ranch1BR,1BA$1.65
Tamara Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Capital ManorSTUStudio ,1BA$1.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lansing

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lansing?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lansing, MI with pricing that ranges from $669 to $8,500. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lansing ranging from $850 to $1,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Lansing?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Lansing ranges from $850 to $1,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,079.

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