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Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Lansing, MI

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Living & Renting in Lansing

Lansing at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,011
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5

School Rating

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Schools in Lansing
25

Some Transit

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Transportation in Lansing
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Somewhat Bikeable

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Lansing, MI Apartments for Rent

Lansing serves as Michigan's state capital, sitting where the Grand River meets the Red Cedar River. This gives the city an easygoing vibe right in the heart of the Great Lakes State. The city became the state capital back in 1847 because of its central location, and today the restored Michigan State Capitol building anchors downtown with its Victorian-era architecture and beautiful hand-painted ceilings. If you're checking out apartments for rent in Lansing, you'll find lots of housing choices across different neighborhoods. Studios typically start around $891, while one-bedroom units run about $1,002. The city's Mid-Michigan location makes it easy to get to both work and fun outdoor spots.

Renting in Lansing gives you access to cool neighborhoods like Old Town, with its historic buildings and art galleries, and REO Town, which celebrates the city's car-making history through museums and architecture. The Lansing River Trail system offers scenic paths for biking, walking, or jogging, while Potter Park Zoo and Impression 5 Science Center provide family-friendly fun close to home. Big employers include state government offices, healthcare facilities, and Michigan State University just next door in East Lansing-which also means Big Ten games and campus events. Getting around is simple with Interstate 96 and Interstate 69, and downtown Lansing has plenty of places to eat and shop, including the outdoor Eastwood Towne Center and the quirky boutiques in Old Town.

Why Lansing?

  • Cheer on the MSU Spartans football team, one of the Big Ten, at the Duffy Daugherty Building.
  • Prefer baseball? The Lansing Lugnuts Minor League baseball team plays at Cooley Law School Stadium.
  • See theater productions, Broadway shows, concerts, dance, and more at the Wharton Center.
  • Potter Park Zoo, the oldest zoo in the state, is a 58-acre zoo with over 450 animals.
  • The Groesbeck Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 course that opened in 1926.
  • W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest gardens in the US.

Renting in Lansing

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Getting Around Lansing

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
25

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Waverly Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
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Insight School Of Michigan

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Delta Center Elementary School

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Elmwood Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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Apartments for Rent Near Lansing

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