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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

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in East Lansing, MI is $1,059 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $906 per month for a studio, $1,059 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,457 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,111 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$906/month
412 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,059/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,457/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,111/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,784/month
1,120 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,489/month
1,132 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,187/month
1,290 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $7 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in East Lansing, MI
Last Updated April 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
53% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% 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 Estates, Greencrest and Patriarche Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in East Lansing.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Whitehills Estates
$1,051/month
645 Sq Ft
Greencrest
$1,059/month
650 Sq Ft
Patriarche Park
$1,062/month
638 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,070/month
633 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,084/month
634 Sq Ft
Abbotside
$1,097/month
753 Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,112/month
668 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,276/month
686 Sq Ft
River Terrace
$1,283/month
737 Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,330/month
707 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in East Lansing?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,330/month
707 Sq Ft
River Terrace
$1,283/month
737 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,276/month
686 Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,112/month
668 Sq Ft
Abbotside
$1,097/month
753 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,084/month
634 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,070/month
633 Sq Ft
Patriarche Park
$1,062/month
638 Sq Ft
Greencrest
$1,059/month
650 Sq Ft
Whitehills Estates
$1,051/month
645 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 Whitehills .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown East Lansing
$1,330/month
707 Sq Ft
Grand River
$1,276/month
686 Sq Ft
Whitehills
$1,112/month
668 Sq Ft
Patriarche Park
$1,062/month
638 Sq Ft
Whitehills Estates
$1,051/month
645 Sq Ft
Greencrest
$1,059/month
650 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,070/month
633 Sq Ft
Abbotside
$1,097/month
753 Sq Ft
Edgewood Village
$1,084/month
634 Sq Ft
River Terrace
$1,283/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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How does East Lansing, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Whitehills Estates

East Lansing, MI

Downtown East Lansing

East Lansing, MI

Studio
-
$1,528/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,267/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,579/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,744/month
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Apartment communities in East Lansing we think you'll love

Victory East Lansing

Victory East Lansing

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East Lansing, MI 48823

$815 - $1,265 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 11 Month Lease

The Abbot

The Abbot

233 Abbot Rd,
East Lansing, MI 48823

$2,207 - $4,600

Studio - 3 Beds

Hannah Townhomes & Lofts

Hannah Townhomes & Lofts

2929 Hannah Blvd,
East Lansing, MI 48823

$1,075 - $1,799

Studio - 4 Beds

Newton Place Apartments

Newton Place Apartments

6276 Newton Rd,
Haslett, MI 48840

$1,486 - $3,835

1-4 Beds

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  • 3,201

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5 Communities in East Lansing
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  • 958,054

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3 Communities in East Lansing
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  • 13,780

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3 Communities in East Lansing
Peak Management
Peak Management
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3 Communities in East Lansing
Monarch Investment and Management Group
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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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