
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest View Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $600 (19 Rentals)
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917 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Upper

Trappers Cove Apartments

1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down

Lansing Tower

Towne Square Apartments
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1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #1

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Forest View, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest View?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest View Studio Apartments | $1,034 | $810 | $1,530 |
Forest View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $850 | $2,675 |
Forest View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $925 | $3,835 |
Forest View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $720 | $5,260 |
Forest View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $1,040 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest View Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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Cheapest Available Forest View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest View area of Lansing, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pennsylvania Flatz priced from $700. Hannah Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Forest View apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pennsylvania Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Hannah Lofts | 3x3.5 Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $720 |
Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Trappers Cove Apartments | One Bedroom Cape Cod | 1BR,1BA | $883 |
Towne Square Apartments | Union | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest View, MI
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest View 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 Forest View apartment is the The Final Four Model at College Towne Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Forest View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest View 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 |
College Towne Apartments | The Final Four | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down | 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.68 |
1224 E Malcolm X St, Unit #1 | 1224 E Malcolm X St | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Oakbrook Townhomes | 2 Bed TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Towne Square Apartments | End Zone | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Tammany Hills Apartments | 2 Bedroom, Garden Level, Galley Kitchen | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Briarcliffe Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
Trappers Cove Apartments | One Bedroom Cape Cod | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest View, Lansing, MI
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Lansing, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Forest View Neighborhood in Lansing, MI
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest View Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest View?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest View is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest View?
The cheapest apartment in Forest View is Trappers Cove Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Forest View costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest View?
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 8 regular apartments in Forest View 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 Forest View?
Cheap apartments in Forest View have an average cost of $134 which is $1,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest View.
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