Grand Ledge

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Grand Ledge, MI Area Guide

The natural beauty of Central Michigan shines through in this Lansing suburb

Suburb Commuter Affordable Nature Outdoors Safe Low Crime

Ten miles west of Downtown Lansing, Grand Ledge is a small city spanning the banks of the Grand River. Named after the magnificent rocky ledges rising high above the river, the landscape surrounding Grand Ridge is quite popular with outdoor enthusiasts from around the region, providing great opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing. The small business district along Bridge Street is a charming slice of classic Americana, with vintage brick storefronts hosting an eclectic mix of restaurants, specialty shops, and other locally-owned enterprises. The close proximity to Lansing and the affordable rental market help make Grand Ledge a great place for commuters seeking a small-town home environment amid the region’s natural beauty.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Grand Ledge, MI is $1,152 for one bedroom, $1,224 for two bedrooms, and $1,396 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grand Ledge has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,152/month
753 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grand Ledge, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

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

Leon W. Hayes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Grand Ledge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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 2026.