Rental Resources in Greater Lansing

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Rental Resources in Lansing

We often get calls looking for rental help and we get it, the market is tough and maybe you want to buy a house eventually, but renting makes the most sense for you right now.

We’ve put together a few rental resources we love to share for those looking to live in the Greater Lansing area, so keep scrolling for a list of helpful sites helping renters in Lansing.

1. Affordablehousing.com

affordablehousing.com offers an online search for rentals in whatever area you are looking in. This is a great centralized resource where you can look for rental listings that fit your budget, location, and housing option needs.

2. Capital Area Housing Partnership

Capital Area Housing Partnership offers rental counseling for those experiencing challenges or questions with their rent payments and can meet one-on-one with a housing counselor. Click the link below to make an appointment!

3. The Lansing Housing Commission

The Lansing Housing Commission offers a voucher program for low-income renters. More about the program:

“The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.”

4. hrcs citizen eviction prevention rental assistance

“HRCS will conduct a Citizen Assistance Intake to determine eligibility for utility or eviction prevention rental assistance. Collaboration with other agencies will factor into HRCS consideration for assistance. “

5. MI211

MI211 is a Michigan program that can connect you to a variety of resources that will fit your needs when it comes to housing. From rental payment and deposit assistance to emergency shelter help to more, they are willing to help and support Michigan residents when it comes to housing needs.

Have any more questions about rentals in West Michigan? Feel free to contact us to connect to a local expert. And if you’re thinking about making a move and buying or selling in the area, we would love to connect you to one of our agents!