Newton Place Apartments
6276 Newton Rd,
Haslett, MI 48840
$1,600 - $2,000
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in East Lansing, MI
What is the average rent in East Lansing, MI?
$1,050/month
Average Rent
668 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in East Lansing, MI is $1,050 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 $910 per month for a studio, $1,050 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,443 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,072 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in East Lansing, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $3 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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Rent Ranges in East Lansing, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Last Updated Today
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.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in East Lansing?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown East Lansing, The Village at Chandler Crossing and Landings at Chandler Crossing are the most expensive neighborhoods in East Lansing.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Lansing, MI?
Because the average rent in East Lansing is $1,050, you’ll want to make about $3,500 per month or $42,000 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.
How does East Lansing, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare East Lansing, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,401/month
One Bedroom
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$1,014/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,403/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,727/month
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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.