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Rental Market Trends in East Lansing, MI

What is the average rent in East Lansing, MI?

$1,059/month

Average Rent

668 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in East Lansing, MI is $1,059 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $912 per month for a studio, $1,059 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,446 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,072 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$912/month
412 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,059/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,446/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,072/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,450/month
804 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,627/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,050/month
1,303 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $13 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in East Lansing, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in East Lansing, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
55% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% 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, Carriage Hill Estates, Edgewood Village and Whitehills are the most affordable neighborhoods in East Lansing.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,099/month
633 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,114/month
634 Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,190/month
697 Sq Ft
Tamarisk
$1,205/month
729 Sq Ft
Capstone Commons
$1,225/month
708 Sq Ft
River Terrace
$1,273/month
737 Sq Ft
The Village at Chandler Crossing
$1,329/month
656 Sq Ft
Landings at Chandler Crossing
$1,329/month
656 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,351/month
691 Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,465/month
707 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in East Lansing?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,465/month
707 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,351/month
691 Sq Ft
The Village at Chandler Crossing
$1,329/month
656 Sq Ft
Landings at Chandler Crossing
$1,329/month
656 Sq Ft
River Terrace
$1,273/month
737 Sq Ft
Capstone Commons
$1,225/month
708 Sq Ft
Tamarisk
$1,205/month
729 Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,190/month
697 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,114/month
634 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,099/month
633 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 Capstone Commons .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,465/month
707 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,351/month
691 Sq Ft
Capstone Commons
$1,225/month
708 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,099/month
633 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,114/month
634 Sq Ft
Tamarisk
$1,205/month
729 Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,190/month
697 Sq Ft
The Village at Chandler Crossing
$1,329/month
656 Sq Ft
Landings at Chandler Crossing
$1,329/month
656 Sq Ft
River Terrace
$1,273/month
737 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 $1,059, you’ll want to make about $3,530 per month or $42,360 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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East Lansing, MI

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Apartment Averages

Carriage Hill Estates

East Lansing, MI

Downtown East Lansing

East Lansing, MI

Studio
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$1,401/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,014/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,403/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,727/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

The Landings at Chandler Crossings

The Landings at Chandler Crossings

16789 Chandler Rd,
East Lansing, MI 48823

$499 - $780

2-4 Beds

The Village at Chandler Crossings

The Village at Chandler Crossings

3939 Hunsaker Dr,
East Lansing, MI 48823

$449 - $1,300

1-4 Beds

Hillcrest Village Apartments

Hillcrest Village Apartments

540 Glenmoor Rd,
East Lansing, MI 48823

$1,141 - $2,547

1-2 Beds

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5 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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