Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Michigan State University Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $700 (8 Rentals)

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Michigan State University, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Michigan State University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Michigan State University area of Lansing, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Hannah Lofts priced from $720. Trappers Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $888. Here are the most affordable Michigan State University apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hannah Lofts3x3.5 Townhome3BR,3BA$720
Trappers Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom Cape Cod1BR,1BA$888
Towne Square ApartmentsGraduate1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan State University, MI

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Michigan State University 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 Michigan State University apartment is the The Quad Model at College Towne Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Forest View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Michigan State University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hannah Lofts4x4.5 Townhome B Alternate4BR,4.5BA$0.63
College Towne ApartmentsThe Quad4BR,3BA$1.18
Briarcliffe Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Trappers Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom Madrid1BR,1BA$1.48
Towne Square ApartmentsGraduate1BR,1BA$1.31
The View on CollinsA1BR,1BA$2.48
Knob Hill Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (New)1BR,1BA$2.13
Cedar Creek ApartmentsCedar Flat1BR,1BA$1.67
ElevationSnowbird1BR,1BA$2.56

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Getting Around the Michigan State University Neighborhood in Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Michigan State University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Michigan State University?

The cheapest apartment in Michigan State University is Trappers Cove Apartments which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in Michigan State University costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Michigan State University?

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 10 regular apartments in Michigan State University 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 Michigan State University?

Cheap apartments in Michigan State University have an average cost of $346 which is $1,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Michigan State University.

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