Beacon Lake Apartments
940 S Cedar St,
Mason, MI 48854
$1,300 - $1,750
Studio - 2 Beds
Mason
Mason, MI
Area Guide
A delightful blend of rural and suburban living
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Suburban
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Historic
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Charming
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Convenient
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Family-Friendly
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Quiet
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Scenic
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Located about ten miles southeast of Lansing, Mason is the county seat of Ingham County. Mason blends suburban and rural lifestyles, boasting close proximity to Michigan’s capital city as well as a wide variety of farms. Home to several scenic city parks, Mason contains amenities such as a walking trail, skate park, and roller hockey rink. Burchfield Park and Valhalla Park are just minutes from Mason too.
The Ingham County Courthouse is the centerpiece of Mason’s historic downtown area, which blends into the cobblestoned paths of the antiques district. Downtown Mason’s colorful, historic buildings contain a bevy of restaurants, boutiques, and specialty shops along tree-lined Jefferson Street. Mason has been a Tree City USA every year since 1990. Mason’s proud, close-knit community gathers at the annual Ingham County Fair every July. Access to U.S. 127, I-96, and I-496 makes getting around from Mason easy.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Mason, MI is $770 for a studio, $1,104 for one bedroom, $1,567 for two bedrooms, and $1,049 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mason has increased by 7.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,104/month
700 Sq Ft
Transportation
30
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
39
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
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Steele Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
458 Students
North Aurelius Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
81 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
776 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
81 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
954 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
81 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Michigan State Univ. Observatory
- MSU Horticulture Gardens
- Harris Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Capital Region International
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† 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 September 2025.