Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northtown Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Coolidge Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coolidge Arms

921 Coolidge RdLansing, MI 48912
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916 W Ottawa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

916 W Ottawa St

916 W Ottawa StLansing, MI 48915
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Blue Spruce Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Spruce Apartments

1710-1902 Barritt StLansing, MI 48912
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Riverfront Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Towers

601 N Cedar StLansing, MI 48912
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Shiawassee Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiawassee Apartments

906 E Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48912
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319 E Hillsdale
2 Bedroom Apartments

319 E Hillsdale

319 E Hillsdale StLansing, MI 48933
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Chestnut Flatz
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flatz

1216 N Chestnut StLansing, MI 48906
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905 Coolidge
2 Bedroom Apartments

905 Coolidge

905 CoolidgeLansing, MI 48912
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Washington Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Apartments

927 S Washington AveLansing, MI 48910
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Blakeview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Blakeview Apartments

1110 Blake AveLansing, MI 48912
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Friendship Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Manor

200 Friendship CirLansing, MI 48912
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Ferris Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferris Park Apartments

419 W Shiawassee StLansing, MI 48933
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Tamara Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tamara Apartments

335 E Saint Joseph StLansing, MI 48933
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Walnut Flatz
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Flatz

826 N Walnut StLansing, MI 48906
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MadGrey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MadGrey Apartments

3013 Belmar CirLansing, MI 48912
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Northtown, Lansing, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northtown area of Lansing, MI is a Studio unit found at Capital Manor priced from $669. Pacific Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Northtown apartments for rent in Lansing, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital ManorSTUStudio,1BA$669
Pacific Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Shiawassee Apartments LLCShiawassee Apartments - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Chestnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Tamara Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Wilshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Capitol ParkThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$807
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12A * 1BR1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northtown, MI

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northtown area is the $0.66 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Model at Campus Village-E. Lansing in the in the Square One neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Northtown apartment is the 422 W Saginaw St Model at 422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower starting at $950 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Village-E. Lansing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.66
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower422 W Saginaw St2BR,1BA$0.70
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
1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up1429 Knollwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Chestnut Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
333 Bingham St, Unit 2333 Bingham St1BR,1BA$1.14
Pacific Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northtown, Lansing, MI

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Lansing, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Lansing. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Northtown Neighborhood in Lansing, MI

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Northtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northtown is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northtown?

The cheapest apartment in Northtown is Capital Manor which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Northtown costs $2,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northtown?

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 13 regular apartments in Northtown 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 Northtown?

Cheap apartments in Northtown have an average cost of $533 which is $1,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northtown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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