
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (47 Rentals)
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Wilshire Apartments

Ferris Park Towers

1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

Temple Lofts

Woodmar Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower

Andrea Hills Apartments

1001-1009 Fairway Ln

319 N Sycamore St, Unit 319 #2

Lansing City View Apartments

Outfield Ball Park Lofts

Timber Lake

Highland Apartments

Stonehedge

Historic Hillcrest Village Apartments

Homestead Apartments

Beaumont
Eastside, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $830 | $1,949 |
Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $800 | $2,350 |
Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $780 | $3,750 |
Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,300 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Eastside, MI
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Eastside, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Eastside Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Lansing, MI is a Studio unit found at Shiawassee Apartments LLC priced from $750. Chestnut Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shiawassee Apartments LLC | Shiawassee Apartments - Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Chestnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Wilshire Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Reside 517 LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
MadGrey Apartments | Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Lansing Tower | The Wilcott | Studio,1BA | $902 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, MI
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside 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 Eastside apartment is the 706 W Saginaw St Model at 706 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
706 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 | 706 W Saginaw St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Ferris Park Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Shiawassee Apartments LLC | The New Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
319 N Sycamore St, Unit 319 #2 | 319 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Landings at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
The Village at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - SPARTAN | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up | 1429 Knollwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Walnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Chestnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastside, Lansing, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Eastside, Lansing, MI
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Eastside Neighborhood in Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
16 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Eastside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside is under $902.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Wilshire Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside?
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 231 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside?
Cheap apartments in Eastside have an average cost of $164 which is $1,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.
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