Welcome to Chestnut Flatz, a recently updated apartment community located in the highly walkable Old Town / Old Forest area of Lansing, MI, offering a blend of historic neighborhood charm and modern convenience. Step inside this cozy studio apartment — an efficient and thoughtfully designed space that’s ideal for students, young professionals, or anyone looking for a comfortable, low-maintenance home. With approximately 425 sq ft of living area, the studio features a well-laid-out floor plan that combines living, sleeping, and dining spaces in one flexible room. The apartment has been recently renovated with contemporary finishes including new flooring, cabinetry, and fresh paint, creating a bright and welcoming environment. The kitchen integrates modern appliances and ample storage, making everyday cooking easy and functional. Residents at Chestnut Flatz enjoy a range of building amenities designed to enhance everyday living, including air conditioning, key-fob building access, extra storage, and pet-friendly policies for both cats and dogs. Located just minutes from downtown Lansing, this community places you near local dining, shopping, parks, and entertainment, while also offering convenient access to public transit and nearby colleges.
Apartment for rent
$700+/moFees may apply
Studio, 1216 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI 48906
Studio
425sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
What's special
Cozy studio apartmentBright and welcoming environmentFresh paintWell-laid-out floor planAmple storageNew flooring
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 425 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance, Exterior Type: Conventional, PetsAllowed, Renovated
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: Chestnut Flatz
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 3/30/2026 | Listed for rent | $700+7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $650$2/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listing removed | $650$2/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $650-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Listing removed | $700$2/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $700$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Willow SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Sheridan RoadGrades: PK,5-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 3/10J.W. Sexton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi





