Potterville

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Potterville, MI

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A tranquil town on the cusp of Lansing

Suburban • Rural • Affordable • Historic • Scenic • Peaceful •

Located about 12 miles southwest of Lansing, Potterville is a peaceful small town brimming with apartments available for rent along tree-lined streets. Potterville provides the best of suburban and rural lifestyles, with access to shopping centers on Lansing Road as well as large swaths of open space and lush greenery.

Residents are drawn to Potterville for its small-town sense of community, tranquil atmosphere, and relatively close commuting distance to Michigan State University and Downtown Lansing. Getting around from Potterville is simple with direct access to Interstate 69.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Potterville, MI is $732 for one bedroom, and $758 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potterville has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$732/month
750 Sq Ft
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Transportation

21

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

32

Somewhat 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.

Schools

Potterville Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

200 Students

6
out of 10

Potterville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

312 Students

2
out of 10

Potterville Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

200 Students

6
out of 10

Potterville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

229 Students

4
out of 10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Fox Park Public Observatory
  • Woldumar Nature Center
  • Fitzgerald Park
  • Lincoln Brick Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Capital Region International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.