
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northtown Neighborhood of Lansing, MI from $500 (62 Rentals)
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Wilshire Apartments

Ferris Park Towers

1429 Knollwood Ave, Unit #Up

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

Temple Lofts

Fountain Place Apartments

Woodmar Apartments

REO Town Apartments

325 E Hillsdale St

Brentwood Apartments

Andrea Hills Apartments

422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower

1001-1009 Fairway Ln

319 N Sycamore St, Unit 319 #2

Outfield Ball Park Lofts

Lansing City View Apartments

Capitol Commons Apartments and Townhomes
Northtown, Lansing, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northtown Studio Apartments | $1,289 | $669 | $2,877 |
Northtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $699 | $5,098 |
Northtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $849 | $4,493 |
Northtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,300 | $8,500 |
Northtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $907 | $875 | $945 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northtown Neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capital Manor | STU | Studio,1BA | $669 |
Pacific Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Shiawassee Apartments LLC | Shiawassee Apartments - Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Chestnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Tamara Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Wilshire Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
Ferris Park Towers | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $810 |
927 W. Shiawassee St. #2-12 | A * 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northtown, MI
As of March 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Campus Village-E. Lansing | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
422 W Saginaw St, Unit Lower | 422 W Saginaw St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
1039 S Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1 - Down | 1039 S Pennsylvania Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.63 |
706 W Saginaw St, Unit 1 | 706 W Saginaw St | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
319 N Sycamore St, Unit 319 #2 | 319 N Sycamore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Shiawassee Apartments LLC | The New Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Capitol Park | The One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Chestnut Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
333 Bingham St, Unit 2 | 333 Bingham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Pacific Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthtown, Lansing, MI
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Lansing, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northtown, Lansing, MI
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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 $1,758.
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 331 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 $526 which is $1,232 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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