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Rental Market Trends in East Lansing, MI

What is the average rent in East Lansing, MI?

$1,065/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in East Lansing, MI is $1,065 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in East Lansing more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in East Lansing, you can expect to pay about $882 per month for a studio, $1,065 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,460 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,921 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$882/month
424 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,065/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,460/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,921/month
1,162 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,398/month
872 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,506/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,489/month
1,562 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in East Lansing, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $37 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in East Lansing, MI
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in East Lansing, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in East Lansing?

Based on current rent prices, Whitehills, Carriage Hill Estates and Tamarisk are the most affordable neighborhoods in East Lansing.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,104/month
676 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,124/month
634 Sq Ft
Tamarisk
$1,129/month
626 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,131/month
635 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,349/month
642 Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,428/month
669 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in East Lansing?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown East Lansing, Grand River and Edgewood Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in East Lansing.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,428/month
669 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,349/month
642 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,131/month
635 Sq Ft
Tamarisk
$1,129/month
626 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,124/month
634 Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,104/month
676 Sq Ft

Which East Lansing neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in East Lansing with the most apartments available are Downtown East Lansing, Grand River and Tamarisk .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,428/month
669 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,349/month
642 Sq Ft
Tamarisk
$1,129/month
626 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,124/month
634 Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,104/month
676 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,131/month
635 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Lansing, MI?

Because the average rent in East Lansing is $1,065, you’ll want to make about $3,550 per month or $42,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Whitehills

East Lansing, MI

Downtown East Lansing

East Lansing, MI

Studio
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$1,578/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,230/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,559/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,875/month
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Apartment communities in East Lansing we think you'll love

Newton Place Apartments

Newton Place Apartments

6276 Newton Rd,
Haslett, MI 48840

$1,600 - $2,000

1-2 Beds

Hillcrest Village Apartments

Hillcrest Village Apartments

540 Glenmoor Rd,
East Lansing, MI 48823

$1,010 - $2,495

1-2 Beds

Walden Woods Apartments

Walden Woods Apartments

2345 Harrison Ave,
East Lansing, MI 48823

$983 - $1,247

1-2 Beds

The Landings at Chandler Crossings

The Landings at Chandler Crossings

16789 Chandler Rd,
East Lansing, MI 48823

$499 - $780

2-4 Beds

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DTN Management
DTN Management
  • 41

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  • 6,171

    Units

  • 20

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10 Communities in East Lansing
MTH Management
MTH Management
  • 60

    Communities

  • 2,927

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

5 Communities in East Lansing
Peak Management
Peak Management
  • 28

    Communities

  • 7,398

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

5 Communities in East Lansing
The Choice Group
The Choice Group
  • 18

    Communities

  • 3,183

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

5 Communities in East Lansing
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,176

    Communities

  • 883,492

    Units

  • 835

    Cities

3 Communities in East Lansing
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 306

    Communities

  • 74,958

    Units

  • 141

    Cities

2 Communities in East Lansing
Village Green
Village Green
  • 162

    Communities

  • 33,837

    Units

  • 95

    Cities

2 Communities in East Lansing
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 156

    Communities

  • 32,123

    Units

  • 85

    Cities

2 Communities in East Lansing

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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